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.

2. Alan Toovey

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Nicknamed 'Possum' by Triple M commentator James Brayshaw because of his eyes, Alan Toovey slowly became a cult hero for the Pies.

He started off as a whipping boy for supporters due to his habit of turning the ball over, but slowly earned the respect of the Magpie Army.

Deep chants of "Tooves" could be heard whenever he had possession, Toovey actually thought he was being booed the first time he heard it.

Possum would play 159 games for Collingwood, including the 2010 premiership.