Parramatta make official call on Trent Barrett….

Newly minted Parramatta coach Jason Ryles has already started shaking things up, reportedly moving on caretaker Trent Barrett for 2025 as he looks to rebuild the Eels into an NRL powerhouse. According to a report from The Sydney Morning Herald, Ryles – who recently signed a four-year contract with the Eels – has decided to bring in an entirely new coaching team, with no spot at the club for the current Eels coach.

Having been appointed as the club’s interim when Brad Arthur was brutally sacked earlier in the season, Barrett was one of the front runners for the permanent role. However, the club opted to give Ryles his first NRL head coaching role, as they were of the belief that he is the right man to shake things up and nurture the club’s young talent.