Club Career
In the 2009's Super League XIV he wore Wakefield Trinity Wildcats number-8 shirt, in memory of his close friend Adam Watene, but he reverted back to his usual number-13 shirt for 2010's Super League XV. He was Wakefield Trinity Wildcats's player of the season in 2006's Super League XI and 2007's Super League XII, and was nominated for the Man of Steel award and named in the Super League Dream Team in 2007's Super League XII. Jason Demetriou's contract at Wakefield Trinity Wildcats expired at the end of 2010's Super League XV, and he was told that it would not be renewed. Jason Demetriou was linked with both Featherstone Rovers and Dewsbury Rams, or a return home to Australia. However, he initially joined York City Knights, but a subsequent offer as player/coach for Keighley Cougars arose, and was accepted. Jason Demetriou is associated with the Adam Watene Fund, helping raise funds for his family in New Zealand. He was awarded a 3-month testimonial at the Wildcats for the end of 2010's Super League XV, as a reward for all of his hard work and dedication to English rugby league. Jason Demetriou's most famous moment for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats shirt came in 2006's Super League XI when he scored a late try against local rivals Castleford Tigers to keep Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in the European Super League, simultaneously relegating Castleford Tigers. This moment was captured and a large copy of the photo is on display outside the coach's office at Belle Vue.
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