They were also winners of the crossbred and fine wools sections.
Simon put their success down to “management and genetics and looking after their ewe hoggets in their first few months as being crucial to their lifetime performance”.
Finalist winners
Romney, Richard and Mez Power
Composite, John and Sally Andrews
Crossbred, Simon and Allan Paterson
Perendale, Mike McElrea
Fine wools, Simon and Allan Paterson
Coopworth, Tom and Richard Whitford
Special Awards
Flock performance, Evans Partnership
Large flock, Ross and Ruth Richardson
Phenotype, Andy and Campbell Denham
Overall best quality wool, John and Tania Dowling
Ballance Agri-Nutrients young achiever, John Harrison
