Ray Stone looks set to become Parramatta's new No. 9 with Reed Mahoney out of action for up to two months due to a broken foot.

There were fears Mahoney had suffered a serious ankle injury during the 46-6 blowout win over the Gold Coast on Sunday, but Eels coach Brad Arthur said scans revealed the issue was with his foot.

While Will Smith can play dummy-half and Rhys Davies was upgraded to a full contract at the start of the season, Stone, 22, is tipped to be given first crack at Mahoney's job, starting with this weekend's hit-and-run trip to North Queensland.

"We're waiting for full confirmation with Reed but it's looking like he's got a broken foot, which would put him out for six to eight weeks,'' Arthur said. "He'll see a specialist tomorrow, but we know he'll be out for an extended period.