The Kopp family achieved strong results, with their first sale combining the Towonga and Darriwell Merino and Poll Merino offerings, held at Peak Hill on September 20, featuring several volume buyers.
With a large crowd in attendance, the sale topped out at $14,250 and averaged $ 2,741 for 149 of 155 rams, with more sold post-auction.
The top-priced ram, Darriwell 24-1252, was purchased by return buyer John Lenehan, Arajoel, Galore. The ram, by Collinsville 21-2148, had a fibre diameter of 20.8 microns and a comfort factor of 99.1pc.
The April-drop ram weighed 132kg, with 45mm eye muscle depth and 8mm fat. Buyer John Lenehan praised its heavy bone, strong carcase, and abundant, gutsy wool.
The Ward family, Ungarie, paid $7250 for Towonga 24-0230 (110kg, 19.6 micron, 44mm EMD, 9mm fat).
Pictured L _ R: Guest Auctioneer Geoff Rice, Garry Kopp, John Lenehan, Shaun Kopp, Russell Jones, Paul Jameson (Elders Auctioneer)
