The Parramatta Eels Club has announced the appointment of David Kidwell to the coaching staff for the remainder of the 2018 season.

David joins incumbent assistant coaches Steve Murphy and Joey Grima this week, returning to Parramatta after playing in 33 games for the Parramatta Eels between 1999 and 2000.

David was previously an assistant coach at Melbourne Storm, Wests Tigers, and most recently Head Coach of the New Zealand Kiwi team in 2017.