Mike Pyke should be given a wrap

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  • bondy
    Warming the Bench
    • Jun 2008
    • 160

    #16
    re: LRT - i ran into some old mates at the game today who said they still love heckling Hyph 'cause he's unco and useless'. What bollocks. Hyph is a sterling KPP IMO. I guess perceptions are hard to change.

    Pyke certainly held his head high after today's performance. From where I sat he gave a contest to Sandilands and dominated their other ruck (number 26) in the hitouts. He showed that he's a strong mark and I'd love for that to continue to develop.

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    • BSA5
      Senior Player
      • Feb 2008
      • 2522

      #17
      I think since Nick Davis left wraps are off the menu down at the SCG...
      Officially on the Reid and Sumner bandwagon!

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      • Trickster
        On the Rookie List
        • Jul 2009
        • 377

        #18
        Originally posted by Primmy
        OK, I was looking through the threads, just seeing if any of the MikePyke knockers came on board and said Well Done for an extremely difficult and taxing job, considering the circumstances. Silence was the reply. So I am officially starting this thread to say Well Done Mike Pyke who has been thrown into the deep end and did not disgrace himself or the Swans.
        I was pleasantly surprised with how well he held his ground. Power to the Pike, only just gotten home so have not read the threads/comments but I also thought Playfair did well.

        DO we know why Kennelly did not play and what happened to Bradshaw?
        I have to say I loved the angry Kirky-don't know why he was in the mood but the man was fired up
        Last edited by Trickster; 22 May 2010, 11:34 PM. Reason: additional info

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        • KirkysSocks
          Suspended by the MRP
          • May 2010
          • 243

          #19
          Originally posted by Trickster
          I was pleasantly surprised with how well he held his ground. Power to the Pike, only just gotten home so have not read the threads/comments but I also thought Playfair did well.

          DO we know why Kennelly did not play and what happened to Bradshaw?
          Both have knee issues, bradshaws is a bit more serious.

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          • KirkysSocks
            Suspended by the MRP
            • May 2010
            • 243

            #20
            Originally posted by BSA5
            I think since Nick Davis left wraps are off the menu down at the SCG...
            haha the title of this thread makes me giggle now.

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            • unconfuseme
              Regular in the Side
              • Jan 2009
              • 681

              #21
              Haven't been able to watch today's game yet (might not be rushing), but from what I have seen of him in ressies, limited seniors, training, at the ground etc, I am more than happy to say;

              I LIKE MIKE PYKE!

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              • Jesse Richards
                On the Rookie List
                • Mar 2010
                • 292

                #22
                Yes. Congratulations Mike Pyke. Well done indeed.

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                • goswannie14
                  Leadership Group
                  • Sep 2005
                  • 11166

                  #23
                  Originally posted by Trickster
                  DO we know why Kennelly did not play and what happened to Bradshaw?
                  Both played, both got injured. Both knee injuries.
                  I have to say I loved the angry Kirky-don't know why he was in the mood but the man was fired up
                  Were you seeing something none of the rest of us were?
                  Does God believe in Atheists?

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                  • 2005
                    : IN THE OUTER :
                    • Dec 2007
                    • 604

                    #24
                    Im a Mike Pyke knocker

                    Great game yesterday against quality opposition as well. Give him that.
                    Still rekon hes a Gumby though, offers very little around the ground apart from his tapwork.
                    At least Mummys back next week.
                    Est 1874
                    SMFC
                    09.18.33.2005

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                    • Hartijon
                      On the Rookie List
                      • May 2008
                      • 1536

                      #25
                      Great game today. The Swans are reaping the rewards of patience with this guy who still could be anything.Don't agree this is as good as he will be because his curve of performance is in steady climb mode!

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                      • Primmy
                        Proud Tragic Swan
                        • Apr 2008
                        • 5970

                        #26
                        Originally posted by 2005
                        Im a Mike Pyke knocker

                        Great game yesterday against quality opposition as well. Give him that.
                        Still rekon hes a Gumby though, offers very little around the ground apart from his tapwork.
                        At least Mummys back next week.
                        One handed mark going backwards under pressure.

                        Thanks to all the rest of you, rising to the challenge - whoohoo!!! He's a goodn
                        Last edited by Primmy; 23 May 2010, 04:15 PM. Reason: better choice of words
                        If you've never jumped from one couch to the other to save yourself from lava then you didn't have a childhood

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                        • Reggi
                          On the Rookie List
                          • Jan 2003
                          • 2718

                          #27
                          Possibly the most telling stat is one free against. People who are new to the game often give them away. Jolly has given away 3 in his two last games, including against Sandilands. He certainly is improving
                          You don't ban those who supported your opponent, you make them wallow in their loserdom by covering your victory! You sit them in the front row. You give them a hat! Toby Ziegler

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                          • Captain
                            Captain of the Side
                            • Feb 2004
                            • 3602

                            #28
                            Much improved performance. Was impressed with that mark.

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                            • ScottH
                              It's Goodes to cheer!!
                              • Sep 2003
                              • 23665

                              #29
                              I'll post his stats later but his % of hitouts to advantage, was far superior than Henry's (0% from 8).

                              Even though Pyke didn't win a lot of taps, which was always going to be a tough ask against Sandilands, he negated several taps from him, which put the ball into dispute.

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                              • Peace
                                On the Rookie List
                                • Mar 2010
                                • 598

                                #30
                                his potential is becoming much more visible now, i'm almost concerned about GC or GWS putting up an offer to him....

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