Full clearance of 151 rams tops at $35,500 for a $5429 average at the Deepdale Dorpers spring sale
Summary
The Deepdale Dorpers spring ram sale delivered an outstanding result at Merrinee, Victoria, on Monday, September 21, 2026, as a larger catalogue met strong buyer demand. All 151 Dorper and White Dorper rams on offer sold, reaching a top price of $35,500 for an overall average of $5429. In the breakdown, 67 White Dorper rams sold to the $35,500 top and averaged $5564, while 84 Dorper rams reached a top of $12,500 and averaged $5321. Buyers travelled from Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland, with the sale underpinned by strong lamb prices and a good season across the drawing area. The top-priced ram, an 18-month-old type 5 White Dorper named Deepdale Soprano 250546, weighed 93.5 kilograms and scanned a 44-millimetre eye muscle depth with 6.5mm of fat, heading to a South Australian stud at Tumby Bay. The top Dorper ram, Deepdale Fort Knox, a 30-month-old that had been sashed champion at the Dorper National Show in Dubbo, sold for $12,500 and weighed 166kg with a 48mm eye muscle depth. Volume buyers were active, with one Wilcannia operation securing 16 rams to average $5338, a Balranald buyer taking 13 rams at $4392, and a Wentworth commercial flock purchasing 10 rams at $4820. The sale was conducted by BR&C Agents, with AuctionsPlus providing the online bidding interface. Repeat clients and several new buyers, including a Western Australian stud, supported the even, high-quality line of Dorper and White Dorper genetics on offer.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total rams sold | 151 of 151 (full clearance) |
| Top price | $35,500 |
| Overall average | $5429 |
| White Dorper average | $5564 |
| Dorper top price | $12,500 |
| Dorper average | $5321 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many rams sold at the 2026 Deepdale Dorpers spring sale?
All 151 Dorper and White Dorper rams on offer sold, achieving a complete clearance. The sale was held on-property at Merrinee, Victoria, on September 21, 2026.
What was the top price and overall average?
The sale reached a top of $35,500 and returned an overall average of $5429 across the full catalogue.
How did White Dorper and Dorper prices compare?
The 67 White Dorper rams averaged $5564 and included the $35,500 sale-topper, while the 84 Dorper rams averaged $5321 with a top of $12,500.
What were the top White Dorper ram's measurements?
The 18-month-old type 5 White Dorper weighed 93.5 kilograms and scanned a 44-millimetre eye muscle depth with 6.5mm of fat. It sold to a stud at Tumby Bay, South Australia.
What made the top Dorper ram notable?
The 30-month-old top Dorper ram had been sashed champion at the Dorper National Show in Dubbo. It weighed 166kg and scanned a 48mm eye muscle depth with 6mm of fat before selling for $12,500.
Where did buyers come from?
Stud and commercial buyers travelled from Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland. Strong lamb prices and a good season supported demand.
Who conducted the sale?
The sale was conducted by BR&C Agents, with AuctionsPlus providing the online bidding interface.
What did volume buyers pay?
One Wilcannia operation secured 16 rams to average $5338, a Balranald buyer took 13 rams at $4392, and a Wentworth commercial flock bought 10 rams at $4820.
