The Sydney Roosters handed Souths the biggest loss of Demetriou’s tenure on Friday night, scoring eight tries in a 48-6 mauling that pushed their rivals to the bottom of the ladder.
The clash at Allianz Stadium followed a similar story to the Rabbitohs’ first two losses of the season, with errors both putting the side under pressure defensively and thwarting their attack.
It’s probably the lowest point in my career right now,’ Demetriou said of the loss.
The trio of defeats to begin 2024 came after the Rabbitohs lost seven of their final 10 games last year and crashed out of finals contention despite leading the premiership through 11 rounds.
That’s my job, it’s on me to guide the boys this week and make sure we’re fighting hard and getting ready to play (against Canterbury) on Good Friday,’ he said.
‘I’ve been with this group for a long time. I understand the group and I’m confident that we’re on the same page and we’re working together.
‘I’ve got no doubt I’m the man who can turn it around but ultimately, what I sit here and say makes no difference to what people are going to say.
‘The noise is there. It’s there because we’re not winning and we’re not playing well.
‘The only thing that’s going to make a difference is get our training right, get our performance right next week, get some results on the board.’
