Australian Wool Innovation

Level 30, HSBC Centre

580 George Street

SYDNEY NSW 2000

Report on Shearing Competition at

Deniliquin Pastoral & Agricultural Society Show

Saturday, 1st March 2014

A tremendous amount talent & skills were on display when over 45 competitors took part in

the Riverina Shearing Championships at the Deniliquin Show on Saturday, 1st March 2014.

Once again Deniliquin had ideal weather for the weekend of our show, as this was our third

year holding this event, we were very pleased by the growing number of competitors and

supporters, appealing to the wide range of show attendants, informing them of the evolution

of shearing, showcasing the new technology and skills of today.

Everybody contributed to this event by delivering a jam packed program starting at 9am and

finishing after dark with presentation under lights , with wool handlers, open & novice,

shearing from learners to seniors, there really was something for everyone.

Competitors travelled from as far away as Western Australia, South Australia and

Queensland, as well as from NSW and Victoria.

Eight learners competed and gained valuable experience at competition level, and were

encouraged by the experience shearers. Our aim is that they will now be able to confidently

move forward into a career in shearing, as have some of the learners from our 2013

competition.

All competitors reported that they had enjoyed themselves and are looking forward to

coming back again next year.

They said they were impressed with the organisation of the event, and the fact that there are

now perment shearing stands and yards, all due to the hard work and dedication of a small

group who are passion about this industry and its continual growth.

The Deniliquin P&A Society would like to thank Australian Wool Innovation sincerely for

their generous sponsorship and look forward to your support again for next year’s event.

Simon Watson Karren Petersen

President Secretary

Riverina Shearing Championships Saturday 1st March 2014

Learners:

1st Rory Atkinson (55.5)

2nd

Ray Till (67.5)

3rd

Todd Parlato

4th

Johnny Doyle (93.5)

5th

Emily Pike (99)

6th

Justin Wishart (104.5)

Intermediate:

1st Jake McArdle (58.45)

2nd

Daniel Thomas (65.79)

3rd

Jake Sullivan (68.45)

4th

Johnny Doyle (71.21)

5th

Roy Elliot (73.14)

6th

Clinton Atkinson (78.9)

Senior:

1st Sam Walker (69.9)

2nd

Franky Atkinson (73.87)

3rd

Cory Collins (74.27)

4th

Sam Mackrill (74.3)

5th

Shaun Barnett (74.46)

6th

Sam Cooper (85.81)

Open:

1st Damien Boyle (51.72)

2nd

Mike Brownley (58.71)

3rd

Brian Walden (60.3)

4th

Kaleb Artridge (65.38)

5th

Don Boyle (66.22)

6th

Grant Lundie (70.73)

Wool Handlers

Open:

1st Alice Haynes

2nd

Katie Poka

3rd

Karina Munro

4th

Shiane Tenahu

5th

Sarah Hannot

6th

Penelope Poka

Novice:

1st Ana Kopua

2nd

Katie Poka

3rd

Shiane Tenahu

4th

Karina Munro

5th

Sarah Hannot

6th

Angnes Petuha

Riverina Shearing Championships

Deniliquin Pastoral & Agricultural Show - Saturday 1st March 2014

Learners (8)

Justin Wishart --- Deniliquin - NSW

Ray Till --- Deniliquin - NSW

Natalie Kaiwai --- Deniliquin - NSW

Emily Pike --- Hay - NSW

Rory Atkinson --- Echuca - Vic

Todd Parlato --- Deniliquin - NSW

James Kelleher --- Brocklesby

Johnny Dohle --- Howlong - NSW

Woolhandlers (8)

Open

Katie Poka --- Deniliquin - NSW

Karina Munro --- Deniliquin - NSW

Shiawa Tenahu --- Deniliquin - NSW

Penelope Poka --- Deniliquin - NSW

Alice Haynes --- Tocumwal - NSW

Sarah Honnef --- Mullengandra

Novice

Awa Kopua --- Deniliquin - NSW

Sarah Honnef --- Mullengandra

Karina Munro --- Deniliquin - NSW

Agnes Petuho --- Gilgandra - NSW

Katie Poka --- Deniliquin - NSW

Learners & Wool Handlers Combined Numbers (16) Sixteen

Shearers

Intermediate

Roy Elliot --- Eumungeric

Jake Sullivan --- Koondrook - Vic

Stephen Conroy --- Howlong - NSW

Jake Mcardle --- Natural Bridge - Qld

Angus Hardy --- Deniliquin - NSW

Clinton Atkinson --- Moama - NSW

Murray Mosser --- Euroa - Vic

Daniel Thomas --- Walbundrie - NSW

Thomas Birch --- Euroa - Vic

Tom Bohner --- Howlong - NSW

Adam Webb --- Kamarooka

Aoid Doyle --- Walbundrie - NSW

Dylan Wilson --- Bendigo - Vic

Chris Poka --- Deniliquin - NSW

Noel Atkinson --- Echuca - Vic

Open

Mick Brownlie --- Bombala - NSW

Grant Lundie --- Scotland - UK

Don Boyle --- Broome Hill - WA

Damien Boyle --- Broome Hill - WA

Luke Kimber --- Bombala - NSW

Vance Morris --- Deniliquin - NSW

Shannon Poka --- Deniliquin - NSW

Rhett Parry --- Kangaroo Flat - Vic

Kable Artridge --- Mullengandra

Brain Waldren --- Girgarre - NSW

Brett Godde --- Culcairn - NSW

Luke Zoch --- Barooga - Vic

Seniors

Shawn Barnett --- Deniliquin - NSW

Ben Brothrtton --- Cathcart

Sam Walker --- Deniliquin - NSW

Jason Seddon --- Romsey

Corey Collins --- Golden Square - Vic

Sam Mackrill --- Nannellah

Sam Cooper --- Deniliquin - NSW

Frank Atkinson --- Echuca - Vic

Graeme Dick --- Bunaloo - NSW

Titiro Ratima --- Deniliquin - NSW

Dale Crowe --- Deniliquin - NSW