LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The Parramatta Eels have locked in their coaching team for the 2025 season, with new assistants Nathan Brown, Scott Wisemantel, Sam Moa, and Nathan Cayless set to bolster incoming coach Jason Ryles' lineup.
This fresh combination of coaching talent spells the end of Trent Barrett's tenure as interim coach, as he looks poised to make a move to the Brisbane Broncos under the leadership of Kevin Walters.
Notably, Scott Wisemantel, a former Parramatta junior who cut his teeth in the club's reserve grade teams during the late '80s and early '90s, will be stepping into his first NRL coaching role alongside Ryles next season.
While Wisemantel may lack experience in the rugby league arena, his impressive resume boasts international coaching gigs with powerhouse teams like Australia, France, England, Samoa, and even Japan in the 15-a-side game.
Having worked closely with the likes of Eddie Jones in Japan and England, Wisemantel brings a wealth of strategic knowledge and tactical prowess to the Eels' coaching staff.
As the Eels gear up for the 2025 season, fans can expect a fresh coaching dynamic and a renewed sense of ambition as the team aims to make their mark on the league.
With Wisemantel and his fellow assistants on board, the Eels are shaping up to be a force to be reckoned with on the field.