Who is the oyster?
The origin story of the man known as The Oyster began one chilly Saturday afternoon back in 2008. The Nor-West Jets were playing against the Southern Power on their home turf at Gwawley Park, Taren Point on the outskirts of Sydney’s Sutherland Shire. Due to the geographical distance between the hallowed turf of Bensons Lane and Gwawley Park, a bus was organised to safely transport the Nor-West Jets players, support staff and supporters to the venue.
The Oyster, then known as mild mannered and meek Matt Brophy, was on this very bus to support his team mates after entering concussion protocols due to a heinous incident the week before. Matt Brophy had an epiphany that day readers. He needs to express himself more openly to his team mates to show his appreciation of their gallant efforts throughout the contest. After discovering the nearby Players Biscuits factory outlet and purchasing five kilograms of generic kitkatesque biscuits, the Oyster was born. From that day, the legend of The Oyster continues to grow.
Much like the struggle between Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, The Oyster would only appear during the footy season when donning the colours of the Nor-West Jets, now known as the Hawkesbury Jets, plying his trade as the competition’s premier fullback.
Today, The Oyster is an educator by day and a wordsmith by night. He spends his free time watching sport across the globe, ready to give his two cents worth to anyone willing to listen. So what is the point of difference between The Oyster and the sea of other men and women who love sports with the vivacious spirit? Read one of his articles and find out! You shan’t be disappointed.
Did you know that your Uncle Oyster also has a podcast? Well, I do! Growing up in Seven Hills NSW 2147 during the 1980's and 1990's you needed a thick skin. I had received Postcode Prejudice as early as a 12-year-old playing for the Seven Hills Bombers AFL Football Club from rival players and parents located in Sydney's Hills District. From that moment on, I embraced my identity as a Sevo Boy and proudly wore my postcode as a badge of honour. I loved where I grew up!
I hope to share inspirational stories of people who are successful in their endeavours, in spite of their four-digit postcode.
Why should a four-digit number determine our position in the social hierarchical pyramid? Join me as I speak to some fascinating people about how their predetermined postcode has led to prejudice and misunderstandings with living in a particular suburb. Postcode Prejudice lifts the lid on society's preconceptions of a person's postcode. A postcode doesn't define who you are.