Jason Demetriou took Souths to a prelim final two years ago. After Sunday,he will be unemployed
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NRL 2024

Jason Demetriou took Souths to a prelim final two years ago. After Sunday,he will be unemployed

Demetriou was in the NRL coach of the year conversation in 2022. Now his success with Papua New Guinea could help him get his next gig in the league.

  • byChristian Nicolussi

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