Barrett could walk out on the Sea Eagles to join Penrith, according to reports.

Toovey coached Manly from 2012 to 2015, before he was removed to make way for Barrett.

But the 49-year-old would throw his hat in the ring if the position became availanle.

"There would be people lining up to take the job," he told Fox League’s Controversy Corner.

"I wouldn’t say that at this stage, but you never say never. I’d definitely put my resume in of course, but I think Dessie [Des Hasler] would be putting his hand up, there would be a stack of people in there."