Official Mat Rogers

[Born&bred]

Late 70's for me, Donny was a year or two below me. I was devastated when we moved and I had to leave. Good memories of that school.

I was devastated when I had to move also, particularly because the first move was to St John Boscos...

 

[HaroldBishop]

I was devastated when I had to move also, particularly because the first move was to St John Boscos...

I can't remember why but we used to hate Martin Primary up the road. Can't remember much of St John Bosco tbh.

 

[IronShark]

Pffft, Engadine West! Engadine Public School is where all the best people went!

 

[gando2230]

Wow Mat Rogers auctioning off his debut 1995 sharks jersey signed by the team for the fire victims.
Great to see the hopefully raises a lot of money,

 

[Addy]

Releasing an autobiography, no co-writer, no ghost rider, doesn't want his stories to be filtered

Mat Rogers is an Aussie footy legend and TV star who has triumphed over hardship, loss and heartache. He is finally ready to share his powerful life story.

He is one of the most talented footballers of the modern era and a dual international in rugby league and rugby union. But for a long time, Mat Rogers lived in both the shadow and the thrall of his famous father, and their complex relationship shaped him in ways he couldn’t fathom. Craving paternal acceptance while determined to carve out his own identity and, later, to avoid repeating the sins of the father, he veered between periods of jubilation and depression, fulfilment and despair. Now, in his majestic, evocative autobiography, Rogers tells the story of a life framed by triumph and tragedy, a life in which, ultimately, he finds purpose and contentment in a harsh world.

With its cracking pace and unvarnished frankness, A Father’s Son will be widely read and difficult to forget. Though by and about a celebrated footballer, it is so much more than another athlete’s memoirs. In spare, vivid prose, Rogers reveals how his teenage years were marked by periods of rebellion and self-destructive behaviour. Then, at age 20, he became a father to son Jack before he had finished his own journey into adulthood. By 22, he was married to first wife Michelle with another child, daughter Skyla, following shortly after. As well as discussing the experience of having a family while still a young man, Rogers also recounts the challenges that have defined his life off the sports field – the impact of losing both his parents in tragic circumstances and the experimental neck surgery he underwent in 2007, ending years of debilitating pain.

Rogers’ story is one of a man who rises to the difficulties life sends his way. The discovery that his son Max is autistic prompted him and second wife Chloe to co-found charity 4 ASD – and he talks passionately about the work he has done to raise awareness of a subject so close to home. That fighting spirit introduced Rogers to an even greater number of Australians who watched the sporting legend thrive on Australian Survivor. Across two memorable appearances on the reality TV series, he impressed viewers with his ability to combine his competitive spirit with his desire to play with heart. That duality, which defines Rogers' life, shines through in A Father’s Son.

 

[HaroldBishop]

Has always lacked a bit of confidence for mine.

 

[SF]

Ok, we’ve been keeping this one under wraps until now but we’re really excited to announce the launch of Mat Rogers autobiography, ‘A Father’s Son: Family Football and Forgiveness’.

The event is in conjunction with Cronulla Leagues Club and Simon Schuster Australia. It’s on Monday, October 10th @ 6.00pm at Sharks at Kareela (1 Bates Drive, Kareela) and bookings are essential (publicity@simonandschuster.com.au).

Mat Rogers is an Aussie footy legend and TV star who has triumphed over hardship, loss and heartache. He is finally ready to share his powerful life story.
He is one of the most talented footballers of the modern era and a dual international in rugby league and rugby union. But for a long time, Mat Rogers lived in both the shadow and the thrall of his famous father, and their complex relationship shaped him in ways he couldn't fathom.

Craving paternal acceptance while determined to carve out his own identity and, later, to avoid repeating the sins of the father, he veered between periods of jubilation and depression, fulfilment and despair.
Now, in his majestic, evocative autobiography, Rogers tells the story of a life framed by triumph and tragedy, a life in which, ultimately, he finds purpose and contentment in a harsh world.

With its cracking pace and unvarnished frankness, A Father's Son will be widely read and difficult to forget. Though by and about a celebrated footballer, it is so much more than another athlete's memoirs.

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[vicsharkfan]

Will buy this. On a side note I’m really only ever on holidays read a book sort of guy. Did take away Brendan cowell’s “plum” geez it was rank average only lasted 60 pages then stopped, even with all the sharks references..Glad my wife only
Lent from the library as I was going to buy it in the kids kindle.

 

[Thresher]

Just watched this interview. Glad I did. Honest chat which gives a lot of insights into Mat's life and his relationship with his father.

One Plus One: Mat Rogers

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[Capital_Shark]

Just watched this interview. Glad I did. Honest chat which gives a lot of insights into Mat's life and his relationship with his father.

One Plus One: Mat Rogers

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That was good. Cheers Thresh. Was only a young bloke but remember the conversations around Mat leaving and 'how he was feeling/doing' was never a topic. We all think money/fame etc. as their drivers.

Is Kurt a fellow tragic? I noticed he always referred to us as "sharkies".

 

[Thresher]

That was good. Cheers Thresh. Was only a young bloke but remember the conversations around Mat leaving and 'how he was feeling/doing' was never a topic. We all think money/fame etc. as their drivers.

Is Kurt a fellow tragic? I noticed he always referred to us as "sharkies".

Yeah was a good insight.

I'm not sure who Kurt goes for but I think Terry Fearnley was his uncle.

 

[SF]

Yeah was a good insight.

I'm not sure who Kurt goes for but I think Terry Fearnley was his uncle.

Yeah I heard him interviewed on Grand Final Day, I think he is a Panthers supporter as Royce Simmons is also an uncle.

 

[SF]

Just listened to the interview, that is so good on so many different topics.

I always resented him a bit for leaving the Sharks, but it makes so much sense listening to that.

 

[Capital_Shark]

I always resented him a bit for leaving the Sharks, but it makes so much sense listening to that.

Same

 

[Mr Ryan]

I remember when he signed with Rugby and I rang my brother straight away.

The conversation went something like this:

“**** me dead, did you see who Rogers signed with?”

“Who? St George?

“Worse than that”

Silence

“What’s worse then that?”