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.
Great honour for bloke on left to be appointed Matt Rowellโs senior assistant.#AFLSunsDons pic.twitter.com/5HaTgBozGa
— Joshua Kay (@js_kay) August 12, 2020
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.
1. Clive Waterhouse
Clive Waterhouse was always going to make a list of cult figures. His unique name caught the attention of footy fans, as did his look.
Waterhouse was drafted at number one in the 1995 Draft, and would go on to kick 178 goals in 106 games for Fremantle.
Waterhouse was a mixed bag and would sometimes frustrate, as he would struggle with easy tasks but make harder feats look easy.
His greatest moment was the 2000 demolition derby over West Coast. He was the hero of the game, kicking seven of the Dockers 15 goals to win by one point.
