Jason Ryles' time in charge of Parramatta couldn't have got off to a worse start, with last Sunday's loss to Manly leaving them 0-4 and on the bottom of the ladder.
Up next, the Eels will take on St George Illawarra as they go in search of their first win of the season.
Parra edged the Dragons 44-40 in an entertaining affair the last time these two sides met in Round 26 last year.
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Parramatta Eels NRL game this week
The Eels will take on the Dragons on Saturday, April 5 at 3:00pm (AEDT).
Eels predicted team list vs. Dragons for Round 5
1. Isaiah Iongi
2. Sean Russell
3. Will Penisini
4. Zac Lomax
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Dylan Brown
7. Dean Hawkins
8. Joe Ofahengaue
9. Joey Lussick
10. Junior Paulo
11. Shaun Lane
12. Kitione Kautoga
13. J'maine Hopgood
14. Ryley Smith
15. Dylan Walker
16. Dan Keir
17. Sam Tuivaiti
Eels latest team news for Round 5
Bailey Simonsson played on the wing in the NSW Cup last week and ran for 159 metres, busted through six tackles and made two offloads as the Eels lost to the Sea Eagles. He will apply pressure to Sean Russell.
Dean Hawkins took over from Ronald Volkman at halfback and will retain the No.7 jersey with Mitch Moses still sidelined.
Jason Ryles may choose to throw recruit Dylan Walker straight into the side in the halves or use him off the bench after his arrival from the Warriors.
Charlie Guymer, Sam Tuivaiti and Dan Keir will be fighting to keep their spots in the 17, as a result of his inclusion.
Joe Ofahengaue will continue up front after being promoted off the pine following Jack Williams' injury.
Joey Lussick replaced Brendan Hands at hooker two weeks ago and will keep hold of the No.9 jersey with support coming from Ryley Smith.
Ryan Matterson and Bryce Cartwright look set to be overlooked once again.