Trent Barrett joins Eels as Assistant Coach in 2023

Parramatta Eels have today announced the appointment of Trent Barrett to join the Club as an NRL Assistant Coach for two years from the 2023 season.

Parramatta Eels Head Coach Brad Arthur said, “Trent has a wealth of football experience which he has harnessed over almost three decades as an elite player and coach, I’m sure he will contribute significantly to help enhance our football program.”

Barrett has a decorated career as a player with 235 NRL games for Illawarra Steelers, St George Illawarra Dragons and Cronulla Sharks, and an additional 60 games for Wigan in the UK. He has represented NSW and won 15 caps for Australia.

Barrett has extensive coaching experience with Canterbury Bulldogs, Manly Sea Eagles and as an assistant coach with Penrith Panthers.

Parramatta Eels General Manager of Football Mark O’Neill said, “Brad identified Trent Barrett as someone who could add great value to our football program. We all agreed that to be the case based on Trent’s credentials and experience. I know he will be a wonderful fit for our club as we seek to continuously improve each and every year. I look forward to welcoming Trent and his family to our club”.

"To add to the 2028 talk. Players like Tuivaiti, Iongi, Kautoga, Samrani, Da Silva, Smith etc. If they are still at the club are well past 50 games bracket that is considered the point where the game slows down and you are FG hardened. Talataina…"

"Yeah i understand and things can be done for him to try and do both in some area. Though as you said why weaken one area to somewhat strengthen another when it is not a massive strength. Walker at 6 could be the better option, but him not being in…"

"He jumped from Ball to Flegg and handled it quickly, he jumped from Flegg to Cup and handled it pretty well considering size, age, experience. He has played more Cup games now than Flegg i believe. That's saying something."

Replies

- Parrakeet > jjeel August 18, 2022 at 4:00pm
  
  Exactly jjeel. You coach the team around them. Ciraldo is defensive coach.
Maj. John Reisman August 18, 2022 at 1:32pm

FMD

Maybe at that Chinese Resturant King Gould told jester Mahoney it's all good bro Barretts going to Parra next year come play for the Dogs.
QuidQuoPro August 18, 2022 at 1:33pm

Wow, mediocrity supporting mediocrity is the recipe for success according to the eels board.......
- carrion > QuidQuoPro August 18, 2022 at 10:22pm
  
  Of course. 2 negatives make a positive , right?
Da Rock August 18, 2022 at 1:40pm

goes against what a number of "fans" have pontificated about on here

Parramatta Eels General Manager of Football Mark O’Neill said, “Brad identified Trent Barrett as someone who could add great value to our football program. We all agreed that to be the case based on Trent’s credentials and experience. I know he will be a wonderful fit for our club as we seek to continuously improve each and every year. I look forward to welcoming Trent and his family to our club”.
- Frank The Tank > Da Rock August 18, 2022 at 2:15pm
  
  Here comes BAs brother on cue.
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    - Parra-all-the-way > Da Rock August 18, 2022 at 2:36pm
      
      100%! as an assistant he was cleary successful, coming from the panthers system. Sometimes a good assistant doesnt not make a good coach. I think it is a smart move to bring new blood in, esp when they have come from a good system.
      - Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown > Parra-all-the-way August 18, 2022 at 2:55pm
        
        Anybody would have been a successful assistant at the panthers, Barrett was built up by people like Gould who stated he would be an awesome 1st grade coach, it was all BS.
        
        Barratt has no runs on the board at anything.
    - Frank The Tank > Da Rock August 18, 2022 at 4:49pm
      
      What fact? The fact he loves BA??
  - Da Rock > Frank The Tank August 18, 2022 at 3:35pm
    
    just pointing out facts frank, everyone was saying it was a management decision, just pointing out that they were wrong, as usual.
    
    can't see where i have supported the appointment or rallied against....but just keep making up shit