Barrett’s future confirmed by star’s cheeky comment

Trent Barrett’s coaching future appears to be signed, sealed and delivered as he prepares to the leave the Parramatta Eels.
Barrett had not been in Jason Ryles’ plans beyond this season as the incoming head coach continues his overhaul of the club.
The former Bulldogs and Manly coach has been linked to the Broncos for several weeks and Adam Reynolds’ comments on Monday suggests it’s inevitable after he was spotted in Brisbane’s sheds after Friday night’s match.
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“I think he was just checking in with Kev and the other coaches,” Reynolds told Triple M.
“But jeez, we’re going to have a good looking coaching staff. Throw Matty Ballin in there too.”
Interim head coach of Parramatta Trent Barrett speaks to the media. Getty
Ballin is one of the only assistants staying at the Broncos after John Cartwright signed with Hull FC while the highly rated Lee Briers will return to England.
Meanwhile, the Eels confirmed their coaching staff for 2025 on Monday with some big names on the list.
Former Wallabies assistant Scott Wisemantel will join Ryles along with ex Knights, Dragons and Warriors head coach Nathan Brown.
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Eels legend Nathan Cayless and former Roosters prop Sam Moa will also be in the staff.
“Our incoming head coach Jason Ryles has assembled a team of assistants that he feels will help him bring the best out of the playing group and we look forward to welcoming the new coaching staff in November,” Eels chief executive Jim Sarantinos said in a statement.
“On behalf of the board and management, I’d also like to thank the current coaching and performance staff who are departing our club at the end of this season.
“It has been a challenging season but our staff have shown their strong commitment to the club and the team during this period. We are most grateful for their contribution and look forward to recognising them prior to the season completion.”