The average lifted almost $600 on last year's $1328, while the stud also sold 12 more rams than in 2025. Stud principal Jayden Harris, Yeelanna, said the result exceeded expectations despite uncertainty around when producers would see returns from improved market conditions. Lot 11, weighing 117kg and also sired by Brimanna 143, had a 19.3M, 3SD,15.4CV, 99.8CF, 0.2GFW, 43EMD and 6.7F. Lots 1 and 11 were purchased by long-term client Nick Maddern, Yeelanna, while Lot 2 was secured by Berry Springs Farming, Yallunda Flat. "We run about 2200 Merino ewes and we've been buying Brimanna rams for three generations," he said.