"They are an exceptional group of young wool judges," John Croake said when reflecting on the very high standard of entrants in the 2022 ASA National Merino fleece young judges competition held in the Cox Pavilion during the 2022 Sydney Royal Merino Sheep Show.
Mr Croake is the northern wool manager for AWN based in Tamworth and he was the overjudge for the 2022 competition.
"It was so close, half a point between first and second, and half a point between second and third," he said.
"They all handled the wool exceptionally well and are a credit to the wool industry."
Mr Croake said the competition was a wonderful opportunity for you people to get involved in an agricultural career.
2022 Entrants:
QLD - Shania Cornish
QLD - Phillipa Hacker - third
VIC - Tess Bunting
NSW - Jessica Kastelein - champion
WA - Oaklee Treasure - reserve champion
TAS - Sym Hood
The 2021 competition was held over due to COVID and the judging this year was under the watchful care of Fiona Raleigh, AWEX.
2021 Entrants:
VIC - Erin Douglas
NSW - Clarissa Peasley - reserve
SA - Sophie Nuske
QLD - Will Hacker
TAS - Matilda Scott - champion
WA - Hayden Baker - third
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Stephen Burns
Jackaroo on Merino sheep studs in the Riverina, a lifetime working on the land with sheep, cropping and cattle. Graduate Charles Sturt Uni with degree in Business and a Dean's Certificate. Graduate C.B. Alexander Agricultural College
Jackaroo on Merino sheep studs in the Riverina, a lifetime working on the land with sheep, cropping and cattle. Graduate Charles Sturt Uni with degree in Business and a Dean's Certificate. Graduate C.B. Alexander Agricultural College
