Canterbury authorities were caught off guard by Barrett’s resignation, which came just before a board meeting when captain Josh Jackson had requested to speak on the player’s behalf. As a result, they have not yet decided who will step in as temporary captain.
Gould did, however, affirm that the appointment will be made internally and stated that the interim coach would probably hold the position for the duration of the season until a “experienced man” takes over in 2023.
That group includes former Sharks coach John Morris, Tonga coach Kristian Woolf, who led St Helens to the Super League championship last year, and coaches Paul Green and Shane Flanagan, who won premierships.
Former NRL coaches David Furner (Raiders), who assisted Barrett, and Mick Potter (Wests Tigers), who leads the Mounties NSW Cup team, are rumored to be in the running for the interim position.
Trent made the choice. I had no intention of firing him. Gould said to the reporters on Monday outside Belmore Oval, “It’s sad that this is the situation.
“Perhaps because of the pressure and the performances, he felt as though he was lacking the answers to the problems.” That was his feeling at the moment. On Sunday night, he made up his mind.
“Over the course of Saturday and Sunday, it was quite the ride. We had a lengthy conversation late last night after I had completed the analysis on Nine. He gave it all he had; it was quite honest, and he gave this work his all.
He took action because he wanted to put an end to the rumors and any pressure on the board to decide. It’s
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