NSW Team Shines at the 2026 ASA National Championships

Nine talented young competitors represented NSW across the National Finals, achieving some outstanding results:

• Angus Knox – National Winner, Merino Sheep Young Judges
• Molly Klasen – Runner-Up, Dairy Cattle Young Judges
• Bryson Lee – Runner-Up, Poultry Young Judges
• Isabella Pearce – Finalist, Beef Cattle Paraders
• Matilda Cronin – Finalist, Beef Cattle Young Judges
• Alexis Allen – Finalist, Dairy Cattle Paraders
• Zachary Charlton – Finalist, Grain Young Judges
• Brendan Mitchell – Finalist, Meat Breeds Sheep Young Judges
• Jocelyn Cafe – Finalist, Merino Fleece Young Judges

We are delighted with the achievements of every member of the NSW Team, who represented their State beautifully both in and out of the competition arena.

Congratulations also to Victoria, who took out the Patrick Keast Shield as the overall best-performing State or Territory at the National Finals.

The Patrick Keast Shield was donated by Patrick and Beverley Keast to recognise the overall best State or Territory and to encourage State bodies to continually improve their Young Judges programs, helping to develop and support the judges of the future.

For our NSW competitors, the National Finals are not the end of the journey. We look forward to seeing these talented young people continue to be involved in AgShows across NSW and, in time, return to our competitions as judges and overjudges, sharing their knowledge and experience with the next generation.

Congratulations Team NSW – you have done your State and the Ag Show movement proud!