Wayne Bennett linked to Parramatta Eels amid uncertainty over grasp coach’s future

Wayne Bennett is open for enterprise in 2025 as soon as Kristian Woolf takes over as his successor on the Dolphins, so might that see him transfer to a rival NRL workforce?

A report from Wide World of Sports suggests it’s a risk, claiming the Parramatta Eels are contemplating a transfer for Bennett forward of the 2025 season.

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Crucially, the report clarified that it might be in a training director position much like that Phil Gould has on the Bulldogs, that means such a transfer wouldn’t instantly put Brad Arthur’s job as head coach in jeopardy.

Instead, the Eels might look to convey Bennett into the fold to learn from his expertise and confirmed premiership-winning success as they give the impression of being to land their first title since 1986.

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It is just not the one potential job Bennett has been linked to this summer season, with the grasp coach additionally reportedly considered because the frontrunner to take over Michael Maguire as New Zealand coach.

Bennett confirmed his curiosity within the job final month, telling News Corp that he would welcome the problem to tackle Mal Meninga and the Kangaroos.

“I’ve expressed interest in the (New Zealand) job, yes,” Bennett stated on the time.

“I’ve spoken to the NZRL and I’m waiting for them to come back to me.

“This doesn’t mean I’ve got the job, there will be other applicants, but the point is I have expressed interest, the NZRL know that and they have a process going on, so I’m sure they will get back to me at some stage.

“I am waiting to see where it goes. I have been in contact with a guy to make it known I’m keen on the Kiwi job and let’s see what happens.

“I love a challenge.”

Source web site: www.foxsports.com.au

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