'Need to have conversations': Trent Barrett open to reuniting with Jason Ryles at Parramatta
https://static.ffx.io/images/$width_96%2C$height_96/t_crop_fill%2Ce_sharpen:60%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format/754e8bff097136dd021a9ac90b57918e3a44676f 2x" alt="Liam O'Loughlin" />After being overlooked for the full-time head coaching role, Barrett is now in a tricky situation and faces an uncertain future at the club.
Parramatta announced the appointment of Ryles on a four-year deal earlier in the week, with Barrett narrowly missing out on landing the position.
The attention has now turned to whether or not Barrett will stay at the Eels as an assistant coach under Ryles and bring their long-standing relationship to the club, which started during their playing days at St George Illawarra 25 years ago.
"I'm happy for Rylesy, obviously I was disappointed, but that's the game we're in and I've been in it a long time.
"There's conversations that we've had and the club were really good about it. They've been very open and honest with me through the whole process.
"I've always felt very welcome here and it's a great club. This year has been really difficult, but obviously those conversations we can have with the club over the next few weeks. It has been a busy week and my main focus has to be on preparing the side.
"He's a very good friend of mine, so there wasn't too much football talk there. He's busy at the moment and he is gonna be busy now getting ready."
Barrett has previously held top jobs at Manly and Canterbury, but failed to deliver at either club. He worked as an assistant at Penrith before landing in the blue and gold under Brad Arthur.
Despite Barrett having support internally from the likes of Mitchell Moses and Clint Gutherson, the Eels opted to hand Ryles his first major coaching position.
When quizzed on whether the club needs a roster revamp, Barrett reiterated the quality at Parramatta and said "luck" will be a key factor in turning things around under Ryles.
"I'm sure he's got his own ideas on what he needs to do and I'm confident that he will do a good job," he said.
"We've got a really good roster here … most of the players are here again next year. A little bit of luck would be nice and moving forward, he will do a really good job.
"It was trying circumstances when I have taken over and results haven't gone the way we have wanted them to - but it's a terrific job and I never take it for granted."
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Up to Ryles. Whatever he wants.
I'm not too sure on this. Barrett has been at what 4 clubs Eels, Manly, Dogs and Penrith with Penrith his best appearance. Not sure if it's a good idea even though he knows Jason Ryles. I'd personally prefer a clean slate for the new coach coming in. But it's up to Ryles and the Eels board.
Elite sports team management is not a charity ...he has a very poor record and the nail in the coffin is the results post Brad Arthur.....
Try somthing else Bazz. He may be a great guy but we need worlds better .....
Lets hope this shinny new thing brings talent, expertise and a winning culture
the clocks ticking 38 years .....
I see pros and cons to both him staying and going elsewhere.
If Ryles wants him then great, if not then great. I just want Ryles to hire who he wants and not influenced by players.
Barrett staying has its benefits, particularly getting the side on good terms from the outset. Makes the harder and more rigor work acceptable when seeing a familiar face there too.
Agree with this sentiment. Ryles is about to go through a big transition into Head coach, he will need as much experience and stability around him as he can. I'm not sure I'd keep Baz on as assistant as he's failed there, but get him to coach in the lower grades and keep him close to the group.
Absolutely
good transitions cannot be measured
I'd always consider paying an stand in coach a " transition coach salary for the first 3 months of handover tbh
I don't throw my preschoolers in with a total new teacher without some handover and tbh grown up males have exactly the same needs ashour year olds for success ( doubt me look up attachment theory - it's psychologically proven )
they need
to build relationships , feel protected and trust for success
and before some fucktards start their woke bs it's brain biology NOT some agenda
so
u would totally support Trent helping the team transition even if he doesn't get an assistant gig
pay him for 3 months to make a smooth transition
very smart and backed by neuroscience
At the end of the day , we were a Grand Final team before Baz arrived, and wooden spooners within two years after he arrived. You can blame BA which is fine and dandy , but it still doesn't change the facts.
He adds zero value as an assistant. Quite the opposite. Every player other than maybe Moses has gone backwards since Barrett lobbed on our doorsteps.
Agree 💯 . If he was that good then other clubs would be chasing him
Penrith hired him, twice.
Yes he is great at cutting oranges
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