The Eels finally made the decision that looked obvious for six-plus months now in removing Brad Arthur from the coaching role.

Despite a decade in the job, the Eels lack of results cost him a job he was publicly re-assured he was secure in. Trent Barrett has been named interim coach and has named his first team list.

With the greatest of respect to Trent Barrett, he does not feel like a long-term option. I believe he'll oversee the side while the search is conducted before returning to his assistant position.

The Eels should be in no rush here. They need to make the right appointment for the long-term.

Truthfully, if I'm Parramatta, I'm not making a decision any time soon. That is, of course, unless they are blown away by a candidate.

Either way, I'd be telling Barrett to enjoy 2024 as interim coach before the full time choice takes over as the players return from break.

Below are a list of the candidates that will either be linked to the job, or should be linked to the job.

Let us know in the comments who you believe is the man for the job:

7. Michael Cheika

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Wallabies coach Michael Cheika watches his players warm up during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South Africa Springboks at Suncorp Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

The former Wallabies coach is going to be linked to every NRL job for the rest of time, so let's stick to the tradition.

Cheika has held the most high profile job of anyone on this list. Tough to find a bigger profile job in the country to be fair.

I'm not backward in my lack of knowledge, or interest, in the other code, but far better judges than I have proclaimed he could make the switch with ease.

An interesting option and one I'd expect to be linked and potentially interviewed.