Eels Clint Gutherson

Jennings the key to Eels backline reshuffle

All other playmakers are fit, but the Eels' successfully-rejigged backline actually came about largely due to the return from injury of veteran centre Michael Jennings.

Explaining the line-up changes after a 24-10 win over the Dragons on Sunday, Parramatta coach Brad Arthur said a lack of quality ball in a poor loss to the Cowboys last week denied Gutherson a chance to show what he is capable of in the centre position.

Nevertheless, the players available for Sunday's game made moving fullback Bevan French to the wing the best option.