Yallunda Prime SAMM stud opens a new era with a $4600 top and $1578 average at its first sale
Summary
A new era began strongly for the SAMM stud formerly known as Lawral Park, now trading as Yallunda Prime SAMM, with a successful first sale under new ownership at Yallunda Flat. The offering saw 64 of 70 rams sold to a top of $4600 and an average of $1578, a marked improvement on the previous year when 31 of 60 rams sold to a $3300 top and a $1429 average. The top-priced ram, Lot 4, was purchased through AuctionsPlus and had earlier been named reserve champion SAMM ram at the 2026 Australian Sheep and Wool Show. Tracing to the Lawral Park sire LP007, the single-born ram carried a 22.8 micron fleece, a 62.5-kilogram weaning weight, an 87-kilogram post-weaning weight and a 111-kilogram yearling weight, along with an eye muscle depth of 50.2 and a 34 yearling staple length. Repeat buyers underpinned the result, with the majority of clients having previously bought from Lawral Park alongside a handful of new supporters from Tasmania, New South Wales, Victoria and across South Australia. Volume buyers assembled teams at averages ranging from $939 to $1800, and interstate bidding through AuctionsPlus proved decisive. New genetics sourced from Western Australia are set to feature in future progeny as the stud maintains its established breeding direction.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price | $4600 |
| Average price | $1578 |
| Rams sold | 64 of 70 |
| Previous year top | $3300 |
| Previous year average | $1429 |
| Top ram fleece | 22.8 micron |
| Top ram yearling weight | 111 kg |
| Top ram eye muscle depth | 50.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How did the first sale under new ownership go?
The stud sold 64 of 70 rams to a top of $4600 and a $1578 average. This improved on the previous year, when 31 of 60 rams sold to a $3300 top and a $1429 average.
What was special about the top-priced ram?
Lot 4 was the reserve champion SAMM ram at the 2026 Australian Sheep and Wool Show. It sold for $4600 through AuctionsPlus and traced to a Lawral Park sire bloodline.
What were the top ram's measurements?
The single-born ram had a 22.8 micron fleece, a 62.5-kilogram weaning weight, an 87-kilogram post-weaning weight and a 111-kilogram yearling weight. It also recorded an eye muscle depth of 50.2, 7.7 fat and a 34 yearling staple length.
What is the stud's connection to Lawral Park?
Yallunda Prime SAMM is the former Lawral Park Prime SAMM stud, now under new ownership. Most clients had previously purchased from Lawral Park.
Where did the buyers travel from?
Competition came from Tasmania, New South Wales, Victoria and pastoral, South East and West Coast South Australia. Interstate bidding through AuctionsPlus played a significant role.
Will the stud change its breeding direction?
The stud will continue in the same breeding direction. New genetics purchased from Western Australia in October last year are set to feature in future progeny.
How many rams were catalogued?
The catalogue featured 70 rams with strong depth of quality throughout. Of these, 64 were sold.
