Team NSW 2025
Team Manager- Brent Armour
At 42, Brent has spent over two decades on the stand, shearing full-time for 21 years and competing around 25. A long-time supporter and active member of SSNSW, Brent is passionate about both the industry and the competition side of shearing. This marks his second time as part of Team NSW.
Open Shearers
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One of NSW’s most decorated competitors, having represented the state 17 times, claiming 7 national titles along the way. A 24-time Australian team member, he added another highlight to his career by taking out the top individual in the Trans-tasman at the Golden Shears 2025. When he’s not on the board, Daniel juggles life as a shearer, AWI Shearing coach, part time farmer - and a professional fisherman.
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With 20 years of shearing under his belt, Jeremy runs his own operation, Newberry Shearing, based around the Guyra region. A long time contributor to the sport - former Chairman of SSNSW for two years. This will be Jeremy’s fourth time representing NSW colours.
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Open Wool Handlers
Senior Shearers
Senior Wool Handlers
Intermediate Shearers
Novice Shearers
Novice Wool Handlers
Blade Shearers
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At 30 years old, from Howlong - Nicki has been in the industry for 11 years, shearing for the past 8. This is her 3rd time pulling on the NSW colours - and she’s no stranger to big achievements. In December 2024, Nicki smashed the eight hour Merino lamb shearing record, cementing her name in the history books.
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At 27, Jake has been machine shearing for 8 years and took up the blades 5 years ago. This is his second year competing in the blade shearing circuit - and his second time proudly representing NSW.
Shearing Judges
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From Forbes, Brad has been in the wool game since he was 18, earning his Master Classer’s stencil in 2011. He began judging woolhandling competitions in 2012 and hasn’t stopped since! With experience judging at multiple National events.
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