The annual exchange is hosted on a year about basis for agriculture based degree students at Massey and Lincoln Universities. They compete in Netball, Rugby and the respective Young Farmers Clubs debate on current topics of interest. The LA Brooks Trophy has been contested since 1952 while the Mog Trophy came into circulation in 1956. Both were played over a 14 year period until 1967 and then there was an hiatus until 2005 when the fixture was reinstated and has now continued for another 14 years.

The Enid Hills Memorial Trophy commemorates Enid Christian who was the first female who enrolled at Massey in 1932 as an 18-year-old, graduating from what was then Massey Agricultural College in 1933 with a Certificate in Poultry Farming. The trophy has been played for between the Netball sides since 2012, one year after the first match was instigated.

The Lincoln side had been targeting this fixture for some time and the Abby O'Brien inspired selection and trial process was all part of the preparation. The teams were evenly placed after the first quarter with LU moving out to a 2 point lead 7-5. The team kept applying pressure on Massey and the sharp shooting on Paige Harris took LU out to 5 points 15-10 at half time. 

Both sides and the supporters thoroughly enjoyed the match and the cheering doubled every time Massey scored a goal. Unfortunately they did not come as frequently as the Lincoln goals and LU were able to push out to a 10 point lead after three quarters and finished with a 17 point victory over Massey 39-22 and the Enid Hills Trophy for the first time since 2015.

After last years, away match, stoic victory 5-3 by the Lincoln boys, Massey knew that they would have to bring their A game if they wanted to cause another travelling team upset. Unfortunately the hectic schedule and the kilometers took their toll on the Palmy crew who battled against a freshly shorn Lincoln mob hungry for victory.

The usually fierce defense started to show gaps in the system early from the Massey boys and LU were able to pick apart the back line to go through for some well worked tries to head into the break with a healthy 22-0 lead. More of the same in the second half with the revolving bench being able to bring on some heavy hitters to seal the victory with an impressive final score of 57-7 and the securing of the LA and Mog Trophies for another season.

The Young Farmers debate is always an informative and entertaining affair and this year was no exception, although the self imposed limit of 5 swear words per team proved to be challenging. The moot was that the South Island should be left for farming and the North Island for population growth. Lincoln affirmed the topic and Wild Dingo, Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater (name changed for decency) and Burger Buns did the University proud with their eloquent delivery of the facts. Spermy, Rooter and DJ Puku came up with some good arguments and some funny banter but on the day were no match for the Lincoln contingent who won the debate while providing the third victory for the home institution. 

A big thanks to all the coaches, managers, medical staff, referees, judges, adjudicators, catering and bar staff who helped make the exchange a success and and extra special shout out to the Massey player who provided the BBQ at the end of the evening.