Sebastian Lawler had a perfect view of what he "dreams" of becoming.
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When the Warriors and Knights battled at Scully Park last Saturday, the 15-year-old sat in the grandstand with his father and coach, Patrick.
One of the region's most talented young rugby league players, Sebastian is motivated by one day getting the chance live his own NRL experience.
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"[I'd] love to; that's the dream," he said. "I feel like I can achieve it ... I'm gonna put my heart into it."
A St George supporter, Sebastian wore a Newcastle shirt for the match - inspired to do so by big-name Knights like Mitchell Pearce and Kalyn Ponga.
The year nine McCarthy Catholic College student has played for the Greater Northern Tigers and was part of its Pups to Bulldogs squad last year. He plays lock and second-rower mainly.
Patrick coaches his son's under-15 Collegians side, and has coached his Group 4 side from under-12 to under-14.
I'm gonna put my heart into it.
- Sebastian Lawler
"I'd be so proud it wouldn't be funny," Patrick said of his son playing NRL. "I'm proud of him as it is."
For that to happen, Patrick advised Sebastian that he would have to "work hard" - and, luckily, he said the teen did.
"It's hard to coach your son," he continued. "You know, because you can't treat him how you want to treat him as a son when you've got 20 other kids around."
