Coach-to-be Trent Barrett has assured his commitment to the Bulldogs despite “boardroom bickering”.

Currently the Penrith Panthers’ assistant coach, Mr Barrett has signed a head coaching contract with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs for the 2021 season and beyond.

Despite Phil Gould’s warnings about a political mess at the club, Mr Barrett remained unfazed.

“The board’s been really supportive, and we’re on the same page: we’ve got a plan, we’ve just got to stick to it,” he told Mark Levy.

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