Repeat clients take home almost entire Deepdene catalogue

There was strong demand from mostly repeat clients at the Deepdene Poll Dorset 39th annual on-property sale at Grong Grong on September 5.

Of the 99 rams offered, 94 sold for a clearance of 95 per cent and an average of $2265.

Prices reached a high of $4800 for Deepdene 336, purchased by repeat client Robert Sheridan, Woodstock Prime Lamb, Nangus, who runs a large operation near Junee.

Robert Kells, Kellsdale, Wantabadgery, bought Deepdene 116 and Deepdene 106 for $4400 each, and Chris Wilson, Oivi, Wantabadgery, also bought two lots, Deepdene 345 and Deepdene 337, for $4200 each.

Rory and Greg Menzies, Matong, purchased Deepdene 350, Deepdene 357 and Deepdene 244 for $4200 each.

Ian Roffe, IDR Farming, Windella, Narrandera, was the volume buyer of the sale, taking home 20 rams for a top of $2000.

Steven Bruckner, Ruby Park Pastoral, Ruby Park, Collingullie, bought 19 rams, topping at $2400.

Sale agent Ryan Burden said it was a strong sale, especially in the early lots, with the first 15 rams averaging $3633.

He said almost the entire offering was sold to repeat clients, with just one new buyer operating.

The sale was conducted by Nutrien Narrandera, with Peter Cabot auctioneering.