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Junior Paulo is hopeful of taking his place despite back spasms ruling him out of the second half last week.
"It's all good - just coming with old age I think. Or probably because it's been a tough month of footy," he said. "My back's feeling good and hopefully I can get back out there this week."
The prop said his back "seized up" when he came from the field against Newcastle after being tight during the week. "It wasn't a pleasant feeling but it's just good to be moving around again."
See the latest on the Parramatta Eels squad ahead of their Round 13 clash against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on Sunday 9 August.
Eels forward Ryan Matterson has not been named this week and continues to be rested following his concussion sustained in Round 11.