Steffan George Wins Golden Shears Junior Final

In a tightly contested Junior Shearing Final at the Golden Shears 2026, Steffan George emerged victorious with a commendable total score of 33.37. George's performance was marked by a blend of speed and precision, completing his shearing in 8 minutes and 43.33 seconds, and accumulating only 26.17 time points, the second-lowest in the competition. Sean Dunne closely followed George, finishing just a fraction behind with a total score of 33.51. Dunne had a slightly faster shearing time of 8 minutes and 38.21 seconds, the quickest in the final, but his board and pen points total was slightly higher, which edged him into second place by a mere 0.14 points. Ashlin Swann and Mac Foreman also showcased notable performances, finishing with total scores of 34.91 and 34.94, respectively. Swann managed to secure the third position with a good balance between time taken and penalties, while Foreman, despite having higher board points, kept a competitive edge with the lowest pen points among the top four competitors. Phoebe Monk and Trent Alabaster rounded off the competition with scores of 35.29 and 35.59, respectively. Alabaster had the fastest shearing time of all competitors at 8 minutes and 27.71 seconds but was let down by higher board and pen points. The close scores between the top competitors, especially the narrow margin of victory, highlight the high level of skill and competition within the junior ranks at the Golden Shears 2026, promising a bright future for the sport.