Rogerson started his career in the South Australian National Football League, where he played with North Adelaide.
A key position forward, he represented South Australia at the 1958 Melbourne Carnival.
He then ventured to Western Australia and joined East Perth and appeared in their losing 1961 West Australian National Football League Grand Final team.
Rogerson replaced Kevin Murray as captain in 1965 and had another good season with 24 goals.
He did however turn out for Waverley later that season and participated in the 1966 Victorian Football Association Grand Final loss to Port Melbourne.