Parramatta might be missing star backs Corey Norman and Michael Jennings but South Sydney Rabbitohs coach Michael Maguire has hinted his side will bombard the Eels on Friday through the middle.

“They’re a tough team, they’re a gritty team,” Maguire told the Rabbitohs website.

“They like to drop off through the middle of the park and our forwards are going to have to move fairly quickly right throughout the middle.

“We want to grow from what we did on Sunday and it’s a big opportunity for us.”

Both sides are outside the top 8 and desperate for a win.