Glenville Poll Merino's 65th on-property auction achieves full clearance, topping at $6500 for a $2714 main-auction average
Summary
Glenville Poll Merino stud's 65th annual on-property auction delivered a healthy average and a full clearance, capping a rewarding day for the vendors after several dry and difficult seasons. The first lot set the tone by making the sale's $6500 top price, purchased by another Poll Merino stud at Jamestown as a future sire. That ram carried a 20.6 micron fleece with a standard deviation of 3.3, a coefficient of variation of 16.3 and a comfort factor of 99.3 per cent, and was bought by a family that has supported the stud for more than a decade. In the main auction, 120 rams sold to a top of $6500 and averaged $2714, an increase of nearly $700 on the previous year. A mini auction of 27 rams sold to a top of $2200 and averaged $1370. Both studs and commercial breeders were active among the 49 registered bidders, which included four new buyers. Volume support was strong, led by a pair of brothers rebuilding their flock who took 23 rams, while several other operations secured drafts of six to eight head. The stud credited the inclusion of ASBVs eight years ago with speeding up its breeding program and delivering strong carcase and wool combinations. Following a successful lambing that produced 600 additional lambs, about 100 rams remained available for private sale. The auction was conducted by Nutrien and Elders and interfaced through AuctionsPlus, with agents praising the vendors' presentation and the wider Merino industry's renewed confidence.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price | $6,500 |
| Main auction rams sold | 120 (full clearance) |
| Main auction average | $2,714 |
| Average increase vs 2025 | nearly $700 |
| Mini auction rams | 27 |
| Mini auction average | $1,370 |
| Registered bidders | 49 (4 new) |
| Sale milestone | 65th annual |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the Glenville sale?
The first lot made the sale's $6500 top, bought by another Poll Merino stud as a future sire. It carried a 20.6 micron fleece.
What were the average and clearance?
In the main auction, 120 rams sold to average $2714, an increase of nearly $700 on the previous year. A full clearance was achieved.
Was there a second offering?
Yes. A mini auction of 27 rams sold to a top of $2200 and averaged $1370. Studs and commercial breeders were active across both offerings.
How many bidders took part?
There were 49 registered bidders, including four new buyers. Volume support came from several operations.
What was the top ram's fleece like?
It carried a 20.6 micron fleece with a standard deviation of 3.3, a coefficient of variation of 16.3 and a comfort factor of 99.3 per cent. It suited the buyer's wool type, body structure and conformation goals.
How has ASBV use helped the stud?
The stud credits including ASBVs eight years ago with speeding up its breeding program. It has produced strong carcase and wool combinations.
What milestone did the sale mark?
It was the stud's 65th annual on-property auction. About 100 rams remained available for private sale after a strong lambing produced 600 additional lambs.
