The Sydney South Rugby Referees Association (SSRRA) has recognised Seb Natoli (8/ME) as its most promising newcomer.

Seb was awarded the David “Paddy” Vaughan Award for Rookie of the Year at the recent SSRRA Awards dinner. The award is a prestigious one voted on by the SSRRA referee coaching group, and Seb met its namesake, Mr Paddy Vaughan, at the dinner.

Mr Vaughan’s contribution to Rugby refereeing spreads across five decades.

Development tournaments including the NSW PSSA (Year 6 primary school championships) and NSWJRU State Age Championships are a possibility for Seb if he continues refereeing with SSRRA.

Seb Natoli (8/ME) with the President of the South Sydney Rugby Referees Association Bill Mackay and David “Paddy” Vaughan.