 Jack Gibson departed after the 1983 season and was replaced by former Cronulla and Woy Woy Roosters five-eighth John Monie.Under Monie Parramatta qualified for their fourth Grand Final in a row in 1984 after an 8–7 defeat of St George in the final.Parramatta faced minor premiers Canterbury-Bankstown who had defeated the Eels the week before, 16–8 to qualify for the Grand Final.