Rhys Mathieson — the former Brisbane cult figure who transformed his body after he retired from the AFL — has been hit with a huge doping ban.

Mathieson, who was known as ‘the Beast’ or ‘Beast Mode’ or ‘the Barometer’ during his playing days, has been found guilty of using performance-enhancing drugs and suspended for three years.

Mathieson departed the Lions at the end of 2023 despite having a year to run in his contract. He then played for Wilston Grange in the QAFL.

Last year, however, the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) came calling , and Mathieson did not play for the team this year because he was provisionally suspended.

It has since been revealed he tested positive for a banned substance in 2024.

According to a News Corp report , the anabolic steroid ox

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