However, over the past 76 years the space for names on the cup had been completely filled, meaning that immediately after its presentation the trophy was sent off to be fitted with a custom made extended base to ‘futureproof’ it.
As a result, Freddy only actually took possession this week, just in time to have his
name engraved and then return it to the competition organisers for the upcoming 2022
event.
While still only 19, he could have been in running to win it again, as the upper age limit is actually 26, but Freddy's college studies combined with also working in agriculture mean that he was unable to enter the next competition.
Freddy commented: 'I was away shearing when the trophy arrived and then it had to be
engraved, which it now has been, just in time for me to send it back!'
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