How a social media ban and Moses' return are fuelling Brown's rise

Parramatta five-eighth Dlyan Brown has revealed he has logged off social media as he navigates the fallout from his decision to depart the club at the end of the year. 

The 24-year-old signed a lucrative 10-year deal with the Knights last month, triggering an intense reaction from some sections of the Eels fan base. 

The scrutiny continued through a tough start to the season on the field, Parramatta losing their first four matches of the year.

The return of halfback Mitchell Moses helped Brown produce his best game of the season in Monday's victory over the Wests Tigers and the five-eighth said his decision to leave Instagram has helped him clear his head.

"I’ve told a few people, you get off Instagram, you don’t see anything so I’m doing well," Brown said.

"I’ve been spending a lot of time with my family, that’s what makes me happy and I don’t really see the negatives."

Brown and the Eels will be able to put their feet up this week before turning the focus to next week's Magic Round clash with the Sharks at Suncorp Stadium. 

Monday's win highlighted how different the team is when Moses is on the field, the halfback orchestrating the Parramatta attack and freeing Brown to play his natural running game.

Moses three try assists and two line-break assists, while the five-eighth ran for 201 metres and looked dangerous with ball in hand.

While it's just one game, Brown said it's a sign of how dangerous the combination can be for the remainder of the season. 

"[Moses does] the little things, the kick finishes, the organisation," Brown said. "It’s awesome to have him back, it’s more the little things he has in his game that allow everyone else to do their job well.

"Mitch’s biggest attribute is his dominance. People know that when he makes a call, it’s the right one. He’s always got the right kick, always got the right pass and good things happen around him.

"For him, being able to do that and come in with confidence, it just gives everyone else confidence around him and does the same for me.

Parramatta may sit last on the ladder, but there have been positives signs amid a major roster overhaul.

Fullback Isaiah Iongi continues to improve, while emerging forwards Ryley Smith, Sam Tuivaiti and Kitione Kautoga are laying the foundations for long careers in the top flight. 

With Moses back on the field, Brown is confident the Eels can string multiple wins together as they build towards coach Jason Ryles ultimate vision. 

"There were games there that we just missed opportunities," he said.

"[Moses] is someone that’s wise to those things. He’ll kick us into games, he’ll save a set with his boot. We missed that the last couple of weeks but now he’s back we’re going to fly."