Jamal Idris will play bush footy for Wingham Tigers. Picture: Tim Hunter.

Among the most enigmatic players in NRL history, Idris will end his self-imposed rugby league hiatus this Saturday when he runs out with Group 3 club Wingham Tigers.

Despite having represented both NSW and Australia, the 25-year-old cult figure is throwing on the boots for a North Coast club whose players earn only $100 a win — and nothing for a lose.

Speaking with The Daily Telegraph, Tigers president Scott Blanch confirmed Idris had signed on for a charity game against Old Bar Pirates at Wingham Sporting Complex.

Blanch added the former Kangaroo, whose cousin plays first grade for the club, was also considering an offer to stay on with Wingham, who sit at the top of the Group 3 ladder, for the rest of 2016.

“Right now, Jamal has signed on to play in our charity game,’’ the president said. “But as for what happens after that, I’m not sure.

Jamal Idris playing for the Blues in the 2010 State of Origin series.Source:News Limited

“There has been talk for a little while that he will play the back half of the year with us.

“His cousin, Tom Dooker, plays in our first grade side. He’s come across from Port City and Jamal is keen to have a game with him.

“And we’d certainly like to keep him on for the rest of the year.”

Among league’s most recognised faces, Idris first rose to stardom at Canterbury in 2009, when he was crowned Dally M Rookie of the Year.

Within a year, the boy from an Aboriginal mission then went on to play both Origin and Test football, in the process becoming an NRL fan favourite.

Yet despite his astounding rise, the Idris story has since rolled through a host of conflicting headlines — involving everything from alcohol, depression and homesickness to the promise of hosting a children’s TV program on the Gold Coast.

Quitting the Panthers last year to travel, the NRL cult figure was again in the spotlight back in February, when part of terrifying kidnap attempt while on a Contiki tour in Vietnam.

And now this Saturday, he will again make headlines as the star attraction in a match hoping to raise $10,000 for local charities.

Jamal Idris will play bush footy for Wingham Tigers.Source:News Corp Australia

“And thanks to Jamal, we should get close to that mark,’’ Blanch said.

“There have been a few big names play in these games over the past couple of years, like Michael Buettner, Matt Adamson and Robbie O’Davis.

“But certainly people are excited about Jamal. Our side could do with one more big forward, and if he decides to stay I dare say that’s where he will be played.”