There is much more to this than just Trent.
First up, Gorman is dead set the most useless prick I've ever seen. He refuses to do his job, instead leaving everything to the coach to handle. The coach has a job. To coach... Not handle media speculation. I'd be happy to see this guy fall on his sword the moment the Penn's return from holidays. Which is another entire issue in itself. Does he not keep his finger on the pulse at all? Shows how important his investment in the club is. Its only the assets it has. Land and license.
Next up is the leaks... We all know where they are probably coming from, and why nothing is ever being done about them. This issue was addressed, however it was reversed and now we have them back again.
Barrett is an ordinary coach. I don't rate him. He was never a good fit at Manly. But then he is getting exactly what he deserved walking in anyway. He sat there and watched what happened to Toovey. And here he is, in a very similar position.
Recruiting the next coach is going to be hard. Who would want anything to do with the management of this club. Or even these club owners.
2018 isn't even over yet. The appeal has to be handled yet too.