AU3: CvC1
AU5: All-StarsChallenges: MPF percentile
97%
Seasons: 2 | Days played: 59 | Wins: 0 | Jury: 1
- SurvivorAU 3: Champions v Contenders (2018) - 9th place, 16th out - 3rd juror.
- Voted out in Episode 17 (Day 37).
- SurvivorAU 5: All-Stars (2020) - 16th place, 9th out.
- Voted out in Episode 10 (Day 22).
Mat Rogers on social media: Instagram
| Challenge stats | Tribal council stats | Jury stats | Overall scores | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | ChW | ChA | ChW% | VFB | VAP | TCA | TC% | wTCR | JVF | TotJ | JV% | SurvSc | SurvAv |
| AU3: Champs v Contenders | 3.67 | 7.55 | 0.49 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 0.55 | 1.56 | - | - | - | 1.03 | 5.22 |
| AU5: All-Stars | 0.70 | 2.79 | 0.25 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 0.32 | 1.04 | - | - | - | 0.57 | 1.74 |
| Career | 4.37 | 10.35 | 0.42 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 0.46 | 1.35 | - | - | - | 0.88 | 3.53 |
Mat Rogers - Performance ranks
Tribal: VFB% percentile
60%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
67%
Challenges: MPF percentile
45%
Tribal: VFB% percentile
25%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
54%
Performance ranks are a quick visual measure of the contestant's season vs. historical data from all prior contestants, in three basic (scorable) categories:
1. Performance in individual challenges (MPF), as a measure of "physical game";
2. Ability to vote people out consistently (VFB%, or VFB/TCA), or "strategic game"; and
3. Ability to avoid being voted against (rVAP, or TCA-VAP) - which scales better than a percentage would - for "social/strategic game."
See also: Full glossary for all these abbreviations.
Mat Rogers - Challenge record
Tribal/team challenge record (15-for-22):
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 1 RC: Beats Robbie, grabs the rope. Both tribes win.
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 1 IC: Crosses obstacles, helps carry the ram; Champions win.
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 2 RC: "Sumo at Sea" - Beats Robbie again, and the Champions win, 7-3.
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 2 IC: Shoots four buoys, but the Champions lose, 8-4.
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 3 RC: No goal, but also none allowed vs. Robbie; Champions win, 7-4.
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 3 IC: Helps haul the giant cart; Champions lose.
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 4 RC: "Kicking and Screaming" - No points in two bouts, but Champions win.
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 4 IC: Swings the giant ball into the targets; Champions win.
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 5 RC: Helps move the barrels and planks; Champions win.
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 5 IC: Lands one of the Champions three rings; Champions win.
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 6 RC: Beats Robbie, Champions win; then beats Commando Steve for bonus reward.
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 6 IC: Helps hauls the cage, but the Champions lose.
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 7 IC: Competes four times, Champions score three, and Champions win, 3-2.
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 8 RC: Runs once, Champions win the point; the Champions win, 3-1.
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 8 IC: Outlasts all of the Contenders; Champions win again.
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 9 IC: Slides and fills the bucket; Champions win again.
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 10 RC: Jumps, grabs rope, climbs the ramp, but the Champions lose.
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 10 IC: Shoots baskets like a pro, and the Champions win once again.
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 11 IC: Paired with Steve, they drop at circa 10 min.; new Champions lose.
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 12 RC: Loses the first point to Robbie; new Champions lose, 3-1.
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 12 IC: Carries wheels across the monkey bars, but Champions lose again.
- Champions v. Contenders Ep. 13 IC: Tosses sandbags with Shane, and the Champions win.
Individual challenge record (2-for-5): (Mean % finish: 84.3%)
- Champions v. Contenders, Ep. 14 IC: "Get a Grip" - Ninth person to drop out, at over 2 hours (4th/12).
- Champions v. Contenders, Ep. 15 IC: Last person to drop out, after making a deal with Sharn (2nd/11).
- Champions v. Contenders, Ep. 16 RC: Eliminates Benji with wrestling, and Mat wins! (1st/10).
- Champions v. Contenders, Ep. 16 IC: "Last Gasp" - Lasts over 1 hr, 15 minutes, Mat wins again (1st/10).
- Champions v. Contenders, Ep. 17 IC: (Logs, puzzle, snooker) - Eliminated on the puzzle stage (tie-4th/9).
Duel/ hero challenge record (0-for-0):
- Champions v. Contenders: None.
Tribal/team challenge record (7-for-17):
- AU: All-Stars Ep. 1 RC: (Sled, bonfire) - Helps haul the sled, lights the fire (grabs a clue), but Vakama loses.
- AU: All-Stars Ep. 1 IC: (Obstacles, balls) - Steadies the stepping poles, breaks boxes, holds the rope, and Vakama wins!
- AU: All-Stars Ep. 2 RC: (Team wrestling) - Helps score two points for Vakama, and Vakama wins, 3-1.
- AU: All-Stars Ep. 2 IC: (Barrels, sandbags) - Walks on a barrel, tosses sandbags with AK, but Vakama loses.
- AU: All-Stars Ep. 3 RC: (Three-in-one) - Throws coconuts into Mokuta's net, but Vakama loses.
- AU: All-Stars Ep. 3 IC: "Chinese Checkers" - Racing to the goal as Zach scores the winning point; Vakama loses, 2-1.
- AU: All-Stars Ep. 4 RC: (Push the crate) - Wins a point vs. Henry, and Vakama wins, 3-1.
- AU: All-Stars Ep. 4 IC: (Hold up the barrel) - Holds two barrels for a bit, and eventually, Vakama wins.
- AU: All-Stars Ep. 5 RC: "Idol Hands" - Loses a point vs. Henry, and Vakama loses, 4-1.
- AU: All-Stars Ep. 5 IC: (Logs, spikes, catapult) - Moves logs, hammers a spike, and Vakama wins.
- AU: All-Stars Ep. 6 RC: Pairs tethered "Backed Up" - Helps stack tiles, and thanks to Locky's wobbliness, Vakama wins.
- AU: All-Stars Ep. 6 IC: (Water obstacles, balls) - Swims and dives for a ball, and Vakama wins.
- AU: All-Stars Ep. 7 RC: (Tug of war) - Still with Vakama; part of one point-losing team, and Vakama loses.
- AU: All-Stars Ep. 7 IC: (Cart, cube puzzle) - Holds back the Mokuta cart with John, but Vakama loses, anyway.
- AU: All-Stars Ep. 9 IC: Pairs seated "When It Rains" - Paired with Flick; first pair out, under 10 minutes; Vakama loses.
- AU: All-Stars Ep. 10 RC: (Swim to the flag) - Scores Vakama's sole point vs. David; but Vakama loses, 3-1.
- AU: All-Stars Ep. 10 IC: (Staircase, keys, puzzle) - Climbs stairs, rolls the cube, but Vakama loses, once again.
Individual challenge record (0-for-1): (Mean % finish: 55.6%)
- AU: All-Stars, Ep. 8 IC: "This Much" - Fifth Vakama to drop out, in under 30 minutes (5th/9).
Hero challenge/ duel record:
- AU: All-Stars: None.
Career totals - challenges
| Wins: | 22 |
| Played: | 39 |
| Win%: | 0.56 |
| Sat out: | - |
| Wins: | 2 |
| Played: | 6 |
| Win%: | 0.33 |
| Mean % Finish: | 79.6% |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Win%: | - |
| Mean % Finish: | - |
Mat Rogers - Tribal Council record
Idols held/played (1/0):
- Champions v. Contenders, Ep. 4: Receives Moana's idol, as an alliance-building step (circa Day 9).
- Champions v. Contenders, Ep. 17: Leaves the game without playing the idol (Day 37).
VFB - Votes for the person booted (5/9):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep2 | Jackie | Russell Hantz (voted out, 4-4-2-2; 9-1) | - |
| Ep3 | Shane | Damien Thomlinson (voted out, 8-2-1) | - |
| Ep6 | Shane | Moana Hope (voted out, 7-[0]) | - |
| Ep11 | Jackie | Jackie Glazier (voted out, 4-2-1-1) | Yes |
| Ep12 | Tegan | Tegan Gasior (voted out, 3-2-2; and again 5-2) | Yes |
| Ep14 | Lydia | Lydia Lassila (voted out, 9-3) | Yes |
| Ep15 | Robbie | Robbie Skibicki (voted out, 9-1-1) | Yes |
| Ep16 | Samuel | Samuel Hinton (voted out, 8-2) | Yes |
| Ep17 | Brian | Mat Rogers (voted out, 5-4) | - |
| 9 | TOTALS | 5 | |
VAP - Votes against (6):
- Champions v. Contenders, Ep. 15: One vote, from Robbie.
- Champions v. Contenders, Ep. 17: Five votes, from Benji, Brian, Fenella, Monika, and Shonee (voted out, 5-4).
Jury votes made (1/1):
- Champions v. Contenders, Ep. 24: Voted for Shane Gould, who won (5-4)
Idols held/played (2/2; 8 votes voided):
- AU: All-Stars, Ep. 1: Tipped off by Henry, grabs an idol clue during the opening RC (Day 1).
- AU: All-Stars, Ep. 3: At the Ep3 RC, asks Henry to give him the idol if Vakama loses the IC (Day 6).
- AU: All-Stars, Ep. 3: Gets the idol from Henry; plays it for Jacqui, voiding five votes and saving her (Day 7).
- AU: All-Stars, Ep. 4: Finds another idol in the reward crate, in front of the whole tribe (Day 8).
- AU: All-Stars, Ep. 9: Plays his idol for himself, voiding three votes and saving him, but dooming John (Day 20).
VFB - Votes for the person booted (2/6):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep2 | Daisy | Jericho Malabonga (voted out, 7-5) | - |
| Ep3 | Daisy | Daisy Richardson (idoled out, [0]-4-2) | Yes |
| Ep7 | Lydia | Abbey Holmes (voted out, 5-2-2-1) | - |
| Ep8 | Lydia | Lydia Lassila (voted out, 5-4; out via fire) | Yes |
| Ep9 | Locky | John Eastoe (idoled out, [0]-3-2) | - |
| Ep10 | Shonee | Mat Rogers (voted out, 4-2-1) | - |
| 6 | TOTALS | 2 | |
VAP - Votes against (5):
- AU: All-Stars, Ep. 7: One vote, from John.
- AU: All-Stars, Ep. 10: Four votes, from AK, Flick, Harry, and Shonee (voted out, 4-2-1).
Jury votes made (0/0):
- AU: All-Stars: None.
Career totals - Tribal Council
| Held: | 3 |
| Played: | 2 |
| Votes voided: | 8 |
| VFB: | 7 |
| Tribals: | 15 |
| VAP: | 11 |
| Made: | 1 |
| For winners: | 1 |
| Received: | - |
Mat Rogers - Pictures
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Champions v. Contenders intro shot -
Champions v. Contenders intro shot -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 RC -
Watching Shane vs. Paige -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 IC -
Listening to Jonathan -
Champions win! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC -
About to score a point vs. Robbie -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 IC -
Starting line -
Supporting Sam -
Not looking at the celebrating Contenders -
Heading to Tribal -
Champions, Ep2 Tribal Council -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC -
Watching Sam vs. Benji -
Champions win reward! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 IC -
Listening to Jonathan -
Starting line -
Hauling the giant cart -
Champions trailing... -
Champions lose -
Consulting with Moana and Steve -
Not wanting to vote out Damien -
Champions, Ep3 Tribal Council -
Listening to Jonathan -
With the jury, Final Tribal Council -
Asking a question -
Reunion show, waiting for the vote reveal -
Reunion show
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All-Stars intro shot -
All-Stars intro shot -
Headshot, pre-season ad -
All-Stars arrival lineup -
Freshly sorted into tribes -
Starting line, Ep1 RC -
Pushing the sled -
Getting a tip from Henry -
Vakama lights their fire first, at least -
Arriving at camp -
Talking about his idol clue -
Oh. It's at Tribal Council. -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 IC -
Starting line -
Steadying the poles -
Vakama wins! -
The older Vakamas are getting together, Ep2 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC -
Wrestling ensues -
Vakama wins! -
Listening to Locky and Phoebe describe their reward choices -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 IC -
Starting line -
Tossing sandbags with AK -
The losing Vakamas -
A bit worried about the upcoming vote -
AK and Phoebe have a plan? -
Vakama, Ep2 Tribal Council -
The older group (plus Jericho) -
Talking about maybe working with David, Ep3 -
Seems legit -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC -
Watching Locky and AK toss sandbags -
Psst, Henry... -
Landing coconuts -
Secret alliance completed -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 IC -
Watching the balls roll -
Getting a totally secret idol from Henry -
Now ready for Tribal -
Jacqui seems pleased -
Getting word on who's being targeted -
Vakama, Ep3 Tribal Council -
Listening to Moana -
Bringing something out... -
I'll play this for... Jacqui -
Pleased with the outcome, Ep4 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC -
Shoving the box -
Vakama wins reward! -
Seeing the "fish and chips" is DIY... -
Silver (idol) lining -
Idoled up again -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 IC -
Starting line -
Vakama wins! -
Taunting Locky with the idol, Ep5 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 RC -
Facing off vs. Henry -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC -
Rolling logs -
Watching Locky catapult -
Vakama wins! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 RC -
Stacking tiles -
Vakama wins reward! -
Reward feasting -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC -
Waiting to retrieve any missed shots by AK -
Swapping things up, Ep7 -
The new Vakama tribe -
Not pleased that all his allies are on the other tribe -
Tugging the rope, Ep7 RC -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC -
Watching the puzzle stage -
Talking to Shonee -
Maybe these ex-Makutas could be helpful? -
Vakama, Ep7 Tribal Council -
Listening to Jonathan -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC -
Starting lines -
Vakama AND Mokuta, Ep8 Tribal Council -
The Vakamas -
Listening to AK -
Watching the Lydia vs. Phoebe firemaking challenge -
Trying to work with John, Ep9 -
Pre-auction lineup -
Watching Lee buy food -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 IC -
Still going... -
The losing Vakamas -
Trying to set something up with Harry and Flick -
Vakama, Ep9 Tribal Council -
Playing his idol for himself, this time -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 RC -
About to win a point -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 IC -
Starting line -
Crossing obstacles -
Watching the puzzle stage -
The losing Vakamas -
Not looking good for Tribal this time -
Vakama, Ep10 Tribal Council -
Tenth person voted out of All Stars ... -
Snuffed, Day 22 (Episode 10)
Mat Rogers - Interviews
Pre-game interviews
- Official SurvivorAU "Meet Mat R" pre-game interview (YouTube)
Post-game interviews
- Mat Whitehead at TenDaily.com.au (9/17/18): "Mat Never Considered Playing His Idol"
- Ryan Brink at Brink of Reality (9/18/18): "3rd Juror/16th Boot Exit Interview"
- Kyle Dessent at 2 Boys Talk Survivor (9/18/18): "E17 Exit Interview"
Pre-game interviews
- None found.
Post-game interviews
- Shannon Guss at RHAP (2/26/20): "Australian Survivor All Stars | Week 4 Exit Interviews"
Mat Rogers - Bios
Excerpts from Mat's official bio page (7/31/18):
"Representing Australia in both Rugby League and Rugby Union, Mat has an almost unparalleled sporting history. Son to a former Australian Rugby League Captain, it seemed inevitable that Mat would follow in his famous father’s footsteps. In his career as a professional Rugby League footballer for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Mat surpassed his father’s record as the greatest point scorer in the club’s history.
“Rugby was a huge part of my life, not just League but also playing Union, and set me up with some good skills that I think will help me with Survivor. Discipline, competitiveness and a sometimes stubborn drive to win.”
After a huge career representing Queensland and Australia in League, Mat changed codes to Union in 2001 playing for NSW and Australia before returning to the NRL to play with the Gold Coast Titans.
In 2011, Mat stepped away from sport in order to follow another passion – raising money and awareness for children with autism. In 2009, Mat and his wife, model Chloe Maxwell, founded 4 ASD Kids a charity born out of their first-hand experience with their son’s autism disorder.
Wanting to stay true to his word and be a team player, Mat knows that the island will bring out his competitive edge saying, “It’s called Survivor and that’s what I’m there for. I’m there to survive and I want to win. It won’t be easy for me to break alliances or not tell everyone the truth but I’m going to try.”"
Official Ten SurvivorAU: All-Stars bio excerpts (February 3, 2020):
"The Godfather returns, and he’s ready to go! NRL and Rugby League great, Mat has become one of Australian Survivor’s most recognisable faces. He made it to the Jury in Season 3 alongside his best mate in the game, Commando, and Mat is looking forward to seeing what the All Stars can bring.
“I really hope to see Moana again. She had a tough run in our season so would love to see her healthy and smashing it. I loved Luke and Dave last time – they’re my favourites, hands down! I hated Dave initially, but he grew on me and Luke is such a loveable rogue.”
Still reeling from leaving the game with an Immunity Idol in his pocket, his number one fear returning is being blindsided again. “I’ve got no set strategy, I’ll just play the situation and not be afraid to have to burn people this time around. Being voted out again with an Idol would be my worst nightmare. I won’t be so open with people this time, so I think I’ll be a little less trustworthy. I’ll try playing from the bottom so I get more info and can play smart.”
Hoping to take his wife Chloe, and kids to Disneyland if he wins the prize money, Mat just wants to have fun this time around. “I don’t want to get angry about anything, I just want to enjoy the game. Everyone is here to win so if you get lied to, you need to accept it and move on.”"