Im still of the opinion this is a beat up.
Even in an article as recent as an hour ago:
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HOURS after rugby league great Matty Johns declared he still believes Trent Barrett is heading to Penrith — Panthers supremo Phil Gould has shut him down.
However, Gould on Wednesday then categorically declared his club won’t pursue Barrett to replace promoted assistant coach Cameron Ciraldo at the end of the season.
“We’ve never pursued Trent Barrett,” Gould told the Six Tackles With Gus podcast.
“I’ve never had a discussion with Trent Barrett about coming to Penrith. I won’t be having a discussion with Trent Barrett about coming to Penrith. We’re on a different course and we’re
comfortable with where we’re going.
“Certainly, he’s not going to come to Penrith.”