LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Former South Sydney Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou had a less-than-favourable exit from the NRL, but is fighting tooth and nail to earn a call-back from the league.
Speaking to the Daily Telegraph as he prepares to lead Papua New Guinea into the Pacific Bowl, Demetriou discussed a potential return to the NRL with the proposed PNG Chiefs franchise.
Demetriou, who guided PNG to a Pacific Bowl title last year, will kick off his second series in charge when the Kumuls face the Cook Islands on Saturday.
He's also focused on reviving the London Broncos while keeping an eye on the PNG Chiefs' head coaching position.
"The amount of players who've played in the NRL or Super League is growing each year," Demetriou said.
"Four of the five spine members were born and bred here and have come through the Hunters system."
With the PNG Chiefs expected to enter the NRL in 2027, Demetriou confirmed he's spoken to officials about the coaching role and would relish the opportunity.