Mr Rory Fynch

Melbourne Royal’s sheep superintendent Rory Fynch pictured with Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Sally Capp, and Brown family girls with prize winning sheep out the front of the Port Phillip room in preparation for a visit by Victorian Premier Dan Andrews.

Rory Fynch has been a dedicated Show volunteer for over a decade, and is eagerly striving to achieve a tenure as remarkable as his father’s 27 years as sheep superintendent.

Rory stepped into the esteemed role after his father, Russell Fynch, whom he had been working under for many years, stepped down in 2019. He enthusiastically accepted the offer from the sheep committee, and made a sound influence during his first year as Sheep Superintendent in 2020. 

Throughout his extensive involvement in the show, Rory witnessed the evolution of the showgrounds from their original state to their current form. He often fondly recalls the atmosphere of the old grounds, reminiscing about the large numbers of livestock that populated the venue during the early 2000s. Rory can still vividly remember the challenges of swiftly transitioning between sheep, alpacas, and goats in the old pavilion, especially when dealing with over 1,000 sheep. 

One of Rory's most treasured memories was when the sheep committee honoured his father's 20 years of dedicated service in 2012, an achievement Rory himself aspires to.