Toast Farewell Mike Pyke

[Jeffers]

What a beautiful Tweet.

Thanks for the memories Pykey

 

[MarkP]

Are you ok?

Do we need an intervention or something?

 

[Nool Carpenna]

Remarkable story Mike.... well done

 

[magic.merkin]

Thanks Big fella.

I want to say i also admire how much effort and time he put into the knowledge of the club and the sports history. He really did embrace every facet of being a footballer and clubman. He was a genuine professional and bloke. All the best!

 

[kreglze]

.....and thanks, Big Guy.

Stole our damn ball

Pyke was always a favourite of mine from other clubs, always gave it his all, not the most talented, but had a massive impact in your premiership a couple of years ago.

 

[Tuco]

Not many players have inspired me with their determination to fight through despite criticism/a lack of belief from coaches and supporters. But Mike is one of the greatest stories in AR history in that regard. Stynes-like.

On the mental and the application side of footy life, Mike achieved legend status.

We wouldn't have won in 2012 without him. After Mumford went down, he was a colossus.

BT hang your head in shame.

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

Just so everyone knows, Pyke played Rugby Union for Canada.

He was always destined to play Aussie Rules.

After all, he WAS from Victoria.





(Victoria, British Columbia.)

 

[Ticky009]

Such a class exit. Going to miss you big fellah.

Thank you for your service & dedication to our club. You embraced it and we in turn sure as heck appreciated it. Not near enough credit given for what it took to come from a different sport at that age, I don't think anyone can understand how much effort and sheer bloody mindedness that must have taken. I dips me hat Sir.

Gonna miss:

* those after match machine gun verbal interviews that had me hitting rewind about 3 times before I understood what the heck he was saying and the look of utter confusion on Richo's face was priceless.
* those little hand ball gives when ever you took a mark
* those shots on goal, which, while rare and far between were pretty damned accurate
* maturity on and off the field

Enjoy your retirement, and don't be a stranger. With luck we'll see you and Goodesy do a lap 1st home game next year.

 

[Tuco]

Such a class exit. Going to miss you big fellah.

Thank you for your service & dedication to our club. You embraced it and we in turn sure as heck appreciated it. Not near enough credit given for what it took to come from a different sport at that age, I don't think anyone can understand how much effort and sheer bloody mindedness that must have taken. I dips me hat Sir.

Gonna miss:

* those after match machine gun verbal interviews that had me hitting rewind about 3 times before I understood what the heck he was saying and the look of utter confusion on Richo's face was priceless.
* those little hand ball gives when ever you took a mark
* those shots on goal, which, while rare and far between were pretty damned accurate
* maturity on and off the field

Enjoy your retirement, and don't be a stranger. With luck we'll see you and Goodesy do a lap 1st home game next year.

Great post.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

What do the supported names on top of their lockers mean?

 

[Sanecow]

I still hold hope that he will learn to kick.

 

[The King!]

What do the supported names on top of their lockers mean?

Player sponsor surely?

 

[kelpie_X]

Thanks Pykey. What an amazing story and I am glad to have witnessed your journey.

 

[Mick Oxlong]

Get out that weapon Pykey, you have some father/'sonning' to do!

 

[Dangas]

Great service from him over his 100 or so games. All the best on the future Pykey

 

[The King!]

Sad now its official, but the right call given the knee.

A true warrior in the way he approaches the game and developed his play.

Understated way he bows out is typical of humility

 

[GotTheGoodes]

Love ya Pykey! Congrats on a fantastic career. Premiership ruckman & lifelong blood.

On a side note.... Hey BT, Played for your country? No? Got a premiership medallion? No?

So you weren't successful in two codes? At the highest level of each? No?

Not just crossing codes but countries at the same time.

It's clear Mike has easily outdone anything you ever accomplished you pathetic homophobic *&*&"!! Eat your words as the mighty Canadian gets the praise he so rightly deserves as he retires a loved premiership ruckman and you continue to dribble crap with "Darce an the boyz" while looking like a dinosaur meathead footballer from the 80s that thinks he's funny &/or respected.

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

Love ya Pykey! Congrats on a fantastic career. Premiership ruckman & lifelong blood.

On a side note.... Hey BT, Played for your country? No? Got a premiership medallion? No?

So you weren't successful in two codes? At the highest level of each? No?

Not just crossing codes but countries at the same time.

It's clear Mike has easily outdone anything you ever accomplished you pathetic homophobic *&*&"!! Eat your words as the mighty Canadian gets the praise he so rightly deserves as he retires a loved premiership ruckman and you continue to dribble crap with "Darce an the boyz" while looking like a dinosaur meathead footballer from the 80s that thinks he's funny &/or respected.

Quality post!

 

[Ticky009]

Mike's guernsey from this years Indigenous round up for auction on club website.

 

[Leg End]

Some say Pykey was "not so talented".
You know, I disagree - to pick up AFL at a late stage and carry an important burden for the Swans, plus become a premiership player. To me, that's not just talent, that's also dedication. Special player.

As for Brian Taylor, get a clue you stupid prick. Pyke's success should always be a reminder about what a mouthy waste of space you are. Dickhead.

 

[Lakeside Swan]

http://www.3aw.com.au/news/codehopp...or-potential-codehoppers-20151116-gl0cjs.html

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

Kicked 28 goals in 2013. I didn't realise that. Not a bad haul. More in that one year than the rest of his career combined.

 

[GotTheGoodes]

Kicked 28 goals in 2013. I didn't realise that. Not a bad haul. More in that one year than the rest of his career combined.

He wasn't #1 ruck & was marking them 30 out straight in front but I still completely agree. Fantastic year for him. Imagine if was a genuine #2 ruck & played 60-70% fwd... While I think Tippo is going to turn out to be a great player for us (when he's firing he's sensational) I can't help but think if we'd have kept Mummy over him how good the Mummy/Pyke combo could have been the last few years.......

 

[sataris]

The real tragedy of Mike Pyke

Mike Pyke

Age

40

Ht

201cm

Wt

104kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.1

2star

K

3.7

1star

HB

5.4

4star

CL

1.8

4star

HO

21.7

5star

No current season stats available

D

7.2

2star

K

1.4

1star

HB

5.8

4star

HO

11.6

5star

is that there are *all highlights on youtube.

swansfan51 do something!!

 

[RW]

The real tragedy of Mike Pyke is that there are fu**all highlights on youtube.

That's because his entire career was a highlight!