Came off the bench to score in the World Cup final victory over New Zealand at Old Trafford in 2000.
The departure of Dragons team-mate Anthony Mundine to boxing allowed Barrett to move from half-back to his natural position of stand-off, where he has since blossomed.
A domineering playmaker who has the passing game and vision to take on any defence, he has been playing well enough to keep Brad Fittler at lock in the national side.
