Parramatta's inexperienced semi-finals combatants are ready to handle the headlights of September, according to grand final winner Michael Jennings.

Parramatta's top four aspirations have hit another road block with fullback Bevan French not expected to return to the paddock until at least the first week of the finals.

Parramatta returned to the winner's board with a 30-8 win against the Titans on Thursday night but a recurring hamstring injury to fullback Bevan French threatens to derail their finals assault.

The drama around former star Jarryd Hayne has dominated the headlines - but the Eels aren't concerned.

​Jarryd Hayne has been ruled out of Thursday night's NRL clash against Parramatta due to an ankle injury.

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So let me get this straight. Jarryd Hayne leaves Parramatta to chase his American dream, says he will come back if he ever returns to the NRL, breaks that promise and signs with the Titans despite Parramatta offering money that in hindsight was even too much.

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Hayne or Henry stand to get their marching orders from the Gold Coast Titans next week.

Parramatta Eels fans could be forgiven for thinking they were watching rugby union on Thursday night after a controversial refereeing decision contributed to the end of their six-game winning streak.

Parramatta fans will get the chance to forever ban officials who presided over the salary cap scandal from ever returning to the corridors of power at a landmark meeting next month.

Is Mitchell Moses a better footballer at Parramatta than he was at the Wests Tigers? Judging by his performances over the past month in particular, it's safe to assume so. But not according to the man himself.

The bad old days of 2016 seem so far away as the Eels make a spirited charge at the top four.

Parramatta five-eighth Corey Norman believes the resilience and willingness to compete throughout last year's salary cap scandal is the reason behind his team's success in 2017.

It's been 10 years since Parramatta won as many games as they have this season.

Police are appealing against the sanction handed down to Scott Seward.

A man who played just 20 first-grade games is the figure behind the vastly improved defence of the Parramatta halfback.

The Parramatta Eels have turned to night-time training to continue their push for a top four spot, altering their build-up in preparation for at least another five weeks of football under lights.

The Wests Tigers are keeping a close eye on the events unfolding at Canterbury and whether there might be a chance of hanging onto skipper Aaron Woods for next season.

Michael Jennings has accused Brisbane's Josh McGuire of a "low act" in stomping on the ankle of Parramatta captain Tim Mannah while also taking aim at fellow Broncos forward Adam Blair for a lunge at this legs that could have caused him a serious injury.

The Parramatta No.1 believes the current side has the strike power to launch a run in this year's finals series.