BRENDON Rawlins' testimonial year will launch next Thursday at Cougar Park with an evening with Jason Demetriou.

The former Cougars coach will take part in a question and answer session with popular MC Pete Emmett.

Australian Demetriou will be in England with new club Brisbane Broncos, who face Warrington in the Dacia World Club Series on Saturday, February 18.

Prop Rawlins, who is celebrating ten years at Cougars, played under his fellow countryman when he coached Keighley for two seasons before the former Super League player returned to his homeland to take charge of Queensland Cup Northern Pride at the end of 2012.

Demetriou joined Broncos ahead of the new season as an assistant coach to Wayne Bennett after winning the Intrust Super State Championship with the Illawarra Cutters on NRL Grand Final Day.

Tickets, priced at £5, are still available for Rawlins' event, which includes supper and a raffle. They are available to purchase from members of the testimonial committee. Visit rawlo12.co.uk for more details.

Shirts and hoodies can also be pre-ordered through the testimonial Facebook and Twitter pages.