Glenpaen Merino ram sale tops $11,000 at Brimpaen for a $3745 average
Summary
The Glenpaen Merino and Poll Merino stud recorded a jump of more than $1000 in its average year-on-year at its 30th annual sale. The Brimpaen stud cleared 92 rams from the 96 offered on Friday for an average of $3745 and a top price of $11,000.
That was a substantial lift on last year, when the stud offered 92 rams and sold 80 for a $2675 average and a $9000 top. Bidding was strong across the offering, with the top 23 rams all selling for $6000 or more.
The top-priced ram, lot 18, was bought by Somhill, Warracknabeal. Sired by Lachlan Merino 118, he carried a 15.6 micron fleece with a 2.5 standard deviation, a 16.2 coefficient of variation and a 99.8 per cent comfort factor.
The stud principal said there were 14 more registered buyers this year than last, with clients chasing wool cut again while the market is strong. He said buyers still wanted wool on their rams but it had to be good wool, and that big, white, waxy wool made the better money. He described it as the year of the Merino, and hopefully the decade.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Rams offered, sold | 96 offered, 92 sold |
|
Top price |
$11,000 |
| Sale average | $3745 |
| Year-on-year average lift |
Up more than $1000 |
|
2025 result |
80 of 92 at $2675, $9000 top |
| Rams making $6000 or more | Top 23 |
|
Additional registered buyers |
14 |
|
Sale edition |
30th annual |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Glenpaen Merino ram sale top at?
The sale topped at $11,000 for lot 18. The stud cleared 92 of the 96 rams offered for an average of $3745. That was its 30th annual sale.
How much did the average rise?
The average rose by more than $1000 year-on-year, from $2675 to $3745. The top price also lifted from $9000 to $11,000. The stud sold 12 more rams than in 2025, when 80 of 92 found homes.
Who bought the top-priced ram?
Somhill, Warracknabeal, secured him. The same buyer was also a volume purchaser, taking seven rams in total across the sale.
What figures did the top-priced ram record?
Sired by Lachlan Merino 118, he carried a 15.6 micron fleece. His standard deviation was 2.5 and his coefficient of variation 16.2, with a comfort factor of 99.8 per cent.
How deep was the bidding?
Bidding was strong right across the offering, with the top 23 rams all making $6000 or more. There were also 14 more registered buyers than at last year's sale.
What were buyers looking for?
The stud principal said clients were starting to chase wool cut again now the market has improved. He said buyers still wanted wool on their rams, but it had to be good wool, and that big, white, waxy wool made the better money.
Who were the volume buyers?
Lake Banks, Noradjuha, was among the top volume buyers with seven rams. Somhill also took seven rams in total, including the $11,000 top-priced ram and lot 1 at $9000.
What happened with lot 1?
Lot 1 sold for $9000 to Somhill, with the proceeds of that lot donated to the Wimmera Cancer Centre. It was the second-highest price of the sale behind the $11,000 top.
