Former Adelaide Crows legend Andrew McLeod has taken the internet by storm after a recent photo showcasing his dramatically transformed physique was shared on social media. The 49-year-old was captured alongside current Adelaide 36ers star Bryce Cotton following a training session at the Adelaide Fight Club.
McLeod's Illustrious Career
McLeod enjoyed a stellar career in Australian rules football, securing two premierships with the Crows and earning two Norm Smith Medals as the best player in the grand final. He played a record 340 matches for the club, becoming one of the most decorated players in AFL history.
Fan Reactions
Supporters have been left astonished by McLeod's physical transformation, flooding social media with comments. One fan wrote, 'McLeod looks like John Rambo ... seriously he could still play now.' Another pleaded, 'Please grab your jersey and run out for the Crows again.' Others coined the term 'JackedLeod' and remarked, 'Jesus McLeod is looking shredded.'
Former AFL star and podcaster Dan Gorringe also expressed his amazement. 'Andrew McLeod is jacked as hell,' Gorringe said. 'What is Andrew McLeod doing to have that Benjamin Button thing? Because he looks better than he has ever looked. And if you're the Crows, just chuck him the guernsey, just chuck him one and put him anywhere.'
From 'Hamburger' to Rambo
Interestingly, McLeod's early teammates nicknamed him 'Hamburger' due to his perceived 'chubby' appearance. However, the 49-year-old has firmly dispelled that notion, with fans now likening his current physique to that of the iconic movie character Rambo.
Past Controversy
Despite a clean reputation on and off the field during his playing days, McLeod was involved in a notable controversy in 2005. He and tennis star Lleyton Hewitt had a public dispute over the use of footage featuring Aboriginal sacred sites in a DVD Hewitt planned to release.
McLeod, who was born in Darwin and spent part of his childhood in Katherine, continues to impress with his dedication to fitness and health, proving that age is no barrier to achieving peak physical condition.
