Kamora Park Poll Merino sale sets a record $2729 average with bidding from four states at Sandalwood
Summary
Bidding from four states underpinned an exceptional result at the Kamora Park Poll Merino ram sale at Sandalwood, where the clearance, average and top price all improved on the previous year. A total of 180 rams sold from 186 offered to an average of $2729, up $639 on the 2025 auction and the best average the stud has ever recorded. Four lots of stud reserve rams gave buyers access to elite genetics, and the top price of $9500 came from this offering. That April 2025-drop sire weighed 120 kilograms with an eye muscle depth of 39.7 millimetres and carried a 9.7-kilogram fleece measuring 20.7 micron with a 99.4 per cent comfort factor. The second-highest price of $8000 secured another stud reserve ram weighing 122.5 kilograms with a 40.4-millimetre eye muscle depth and a fleece of 19.4 micron. Major volume support came from regular clients, with one team of 26 rams averaging $3011 and another buyer of 18 rams averaging $2005. Return clients praised the rams' carcase traits, heavy wool-cutting ability and staple length, while new buyers travelled from interstate after seeing the sheep at this year's Australian Sheep and Wool Show. Rams headed to Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales and across South Australia, with three further rams set for the Adelaide Show Ram Sale. Conducted by Nutrien, the sale reflected strong demand despite recent dry seasons, underlining Kamora Park's reputation for producing resilient, large-framed Poll Merinos with quality wool and carcase attributes suited to a wide range of environments.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price | $9500 |
| Average price | $2729 |
| Rams sold | 180 of 186 |
| Average increase on 2025 | $639 |
| Second top price | $8000 |
| Top ram weight | 120 kg |
| Top ram fleece | 20.7 micron |
| Largest team purchased | 26 rams (avg $3011) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the Kamora Park sale?
The top price of $9500 came from the stud reserve ram offering at pen 1B. It was knocked down to a Victorian stud buyer.
What average did the sale achieve?
An average of $2729 was recorded, up $639 on the 2025 auction. It was the best average the stud has ever recorded.
How many rams sold?
A total of 180 rams sold out of 186 offered. Clearance, average and top price were all up on the previous year.
What were the top ram's figures?
The April 2025-drop ram weighed 120 kilograms with a 39.7-millimetre eye muscle depth. Its 9.7-kilogram fleece measured 20.7 micron with a 99.4 per cent comfort factor.
Where did the rams sell to?
Bidding came from four states, with rams heading to Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales and across South Australia. Three further rams were set for the Adelaide Show Ram Sale.
Who were the main volume buyers?
One regular client assembled a team of 26 rams averaging $3011. Another volume buyer took 18 rams at a $2005 average.
What conditions were the rams bred in?
The rams were born during drought and presented strongly despite recent dry seasons. The result was viewed as a testament to the stud's resilience.
