Last week marked the return of Matt Rowell, and with it, the memes. In the lead up to the Suns and Dockers match, the internet was back at it with the Rowell obsession.

Since his debut, Rowell has just played the seven games but he captured the hearts of everyone. In his first four games he produced three straight best on ground performances, and has since achieved cult status in the AFL.

Let's take a look at some other cult figures in footy, obscure, forgotten and memorable. Some who won't make the list will be who were/are well known, such as Brendan Fevola, Barry Hall and Dane Swan.

4. Fraser Gehrig

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Fraser 'G-Train' Gehrig was not only a star in the early to mid-2000s, but also a cult-hero when he was at St Kilda. Gehrig played 260 games and kicked 549 goals for West Coast and the Saints, and was a two-time All-Australian and Coleman Medallist.

G-Train holds the bench press record at both clubs, with many considering him the strongest and most intimidating player in the competition. In his peak he was regarded as the fastest player in any ball sport, over 30 meters.

A true enigma, Gehrig donned a prominent mullet and little to no hair at the front, combined with his size, he terrified full-backs every week, never smiling in the process.

To this day, Gehrig has photos and memes posted about him, perhaps more than any other player ever. You just have to look back to last month.