Young auctioneers battle it out at Ekka
THE 2018 Queensland Young Auctioneers Competition is always a popular event at the Ekka. This year’s finalists are presenting some strong competition.
Matthew Grayson from George and Fuhrmann in Warwick will be a judge for the competition this year. Mr Grayson has been an auctioneer for 22 years and competed in the Young Auctioneers Competition himself before he turned 25.
Mr Grayson said he knows what he will be looking for in the competitors.
“Their fluency and how clear they are in what they’re saying,” he said.
“They do give us a criteria on what to judge them on.
“But it really comes down to their clearness and how well they know their values.”
This will be Mr Grayson’s first time judging the Young Auctioneers.
“It’s something different,” he said.
“I always listen to the young auctioneers and enjoy seeing the young fellas come through.
“So I’m looking forward to giving judging a go.”
2018 FINALISTS BRADY JACKSON – ELDERS, ROMA
Brady is 22 and has been in the industry for 2.5 years. He sells store and prime cattle twice a week at the Roma saleyards.. His favourite parts of the job are achieving good results for his clients and drafting, penning and selling good quality cattle.
WILLIAM LOUDON – GDL, MILES
William is 24 and has worked for GDL for 4.5 years. He sells prime and store cattle weekly in Dalby. His favourite parts of the job are drafting cattle and reaching prices above the market value.
ANTHONY O’DWYER – GDL, DALBY
Anthony is 24 and has been in the industry for seven years. He sells cattle weekly at the Dalby saleyards. His favourite parts of the job are drafting and selling cattle. Outside of work, Anthony enjoys showing led steers.
SARAH PACKER – TOPX, ROMA
Sarah is 25 and has been in the industry for three years. She sells cattle weekly at the Roma Saleyards. Sarah enjoys working with great people in an industry that she loves. Outside of work, Sarah has an active role on the family property and is involved on the committee for the Young Beef Producers’ forum.
ALEXANDER RILEY – RAY WHITE RURAL, ROMA
Alexander is 24 and is a principal of Ray White Rural. He sells cattle twice a week at the Roma saleyards. Alexander enjoys drafting cattle and plans to expand his business. His interests include cricket, rugby union and rodeos.
JAKE ROBINSON – LANDMARK, ROMA
Jake is 19 and has been in the industry for seven months. He sells cattle weekly at the Roma saleyards. Jake hopes to become a successful agent in all aspects of the industry. His favourite part of the job is auctioneering.
BRENT WILLIAMS – ELDERS, CHARTERS TOWERS
Brent is 24 and has worked for Elders for almost five years. He sells cattle weekly in Charters Towers and occasionally Mareeba. He would like to become a better auctioneer and achieve the best results for his clients. Brent likes drafting and selling cattle and maintaining strong relationships with his clients.
WYATT WRIGLEY – RAY WHITE EASTERN RURAL, DALBY
Wyatt is 19 and has been in the industry for two years. He sells prime and store cattle weekly at the Dalby saleyards. He enjoys drafting and preparing cattle for market, advising and sourcing the
correct market and knowing his clients are satisfied. COREY EVANS – AUSSIE LAND & LIVESTOCK, KINGAROY
Corey is 20 and has been in the industry for 2.5 years. Corey sells fortnightly in Murgon and Coolabunia. Corey hopes to continue working for Aussie Land & Livestock, improve his agent and auctioneering skills and purchase his own block of land.
JACK HENSHAW – LANDMARK, MAREEBA
Jack is 21 and has worked for Landmark for four years. He sells cattle weekly at the Mareeba saleyards. His favourite parts of the job are auctioneering and travelling.