Pyke to announce retirement at B&F

[6'2, 220, 4.53]

I don't think the decision was hard for Pyke.

Working with an investment bank gives him the opportunity to lunch and dine with clients everyday of the week. He can enjoy his beers, his wine, his fine food and his bonusus. All on the corporate AMEX

The clients would love Pyke and he would tell some great stories.

He will go on investment roadshows to Asia where his banking colleagues would go on benders that leave AFL players in their wake.

It's all too much fun.

If he had stayed in the AFL it would have been physio three hours a day, ice tubs one hour a day and having to watch his diet all the time.

I wonder if he is teaming up with Leo Barry?

[Sandridge]

Pyke becoming a premiership hero and utterly embarassing Brian Taylor is one of the most satisfying football stories in recent memory.

Yes, who could forget that interview of Pykey and Mummy on the ground after the 2012 GF? Taylor's opinion of Pyke was brought up but Pykey dealt with it poise and class!

Thanks Pykey! Good luck for all future endeavours!

[Untamed Snark]

I like Pyke!

And he's been fantastic.
Against all expectations he turned himself into a great afl player.
I have a lot of respect for him

[India'sDad]

I don't think the decision was hard for Pyke.

Working with an investment bank gives him the opportunity to lunch and dine with clients everyday of the week. He can enjoy his beers, his wine, his fine food and his bonusus. All on the corporate AMEX

The clients would love Pyke and he would tell some great stories.

He will go on investment roadshows to Asia where his banking colleagues would go on benders that leave AFL players in their wake.

It's all too much fun.

If he had stayed in the AFL it would have been physio three hours a day, ice tubs one hour a day and having to watch his diet all the time.

I wonder if he is teaming up with Leo Barry?

Leo works in domestic equities. From memory when Swans TV shadowed Pyke and Ted at Citibank, Pyke was working fixed income a very different kettle of fish. He doesn't strike me as a front of house person to be wheeled out in front of potential clients. He's a class act.

I can recall his debut game with the SCG crowd applauding his every contribution. A very special player and one of my favourites - like one B. Kirk got the most out what was available. I'll miss him.

[Mel_C]

I watched the 2012 GF on Sunday to try and get over the Hawks win and I had forgotten how good Pyke was around the ground. The way he rucked the whole last quarter on his own was unbelievable! The commentators were praising him for most of the game.

Can't imagine how painful it was for him to play this year.

[rangatang10]

Leo works in domestic equities. From memory when Swans TV shadowed Pyke and Ted at Citibank, Pyke was working fixed income a very different kettle of fish. He doesn't strike me as a front of house person to be wheeled out in front of potential clients. He's a class act.

I can recall his debut game with the SCG crowd applauding his every contribution. A very special player and one of my favourites - like one B. Kirk got the most out what was available. I'll miss him.

Well Merryl Lynch where Leo works, and Moelis (Andrew Pridham's company) where Pyke has been doing some work are in the same building in Sydney. So maybe their paths will cross

[Meg]

I'm beginning to wonder if the retirement story is correct. There's been no mention at B & F so far while Goodes, Shaw and Jetta have been mentioned. Bit odd?

[Ludwig]

Maybe Pyke is going to make the announcement himself. I think it will happen.

[Levii3]

His agent said he was going to talk to Horse and Harley maybe they talked him out of it, if Sinclair or who ever we gets injured we have no true back up.

[Velour&Ruffles]

Pykey will always be one of my favourites. I love the oddballs and against the odds stories and nobody (not even Tadghdghhgdtdg) surpasses him on that front.

It's sad that his '14 and '15 seasons were hampered by injury because his '12 and '13 were excellent by any standards, let alone those of someone who'd never even heard of the game before entering it at the highest level. He had the potential to really tear the game apart right now, and for the next few seasons, but his knees have dictated otherwise.

The biggest test for any player is how they perform in the heat of a Grand Final. As history records, Pykey was colossal in the 2012 GF when he basically had to do it alone. What impressed me most with him was how smart he was for someone who hadn't grown up with the game - the little toe-pokes and taps seemed to come very naturally, and whenever he spoke he sounded like both a consummate professional and also a keen student who was hungry to learn more. It doesn't surprise me at all that he has gone into a cerebral career.

I'm so pleased that he stood up in a Grand Final and will always have one up one an un-named bitchy, bitter, bristling turd who - despite all the hot air - never produced on the biggest stage. Not only did Pykey get his medal, but he bloody EARNED it. He is one of the handful who were absolutely essential on the day. I am very comfortable saying that without Pykey there would be no 2012 flag. So, Big Man, I am forever endebted. I wish you all the best for the future, although I know you don't need my help ...... you will succeed at whatever you set your mind to.

[liz]

Well Merryl Lynch where Leo works, and Moelis (Andrew Pridham's company) where Pyke has been doing some work are in the same building in Sydney. So maybe their paths will cross

Leo's not at Merrill Lynch any more. He moved down to Melbourne and works for another broker / bank down there (but can't remember which one).

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Fairview

https://au.linkedin.com/pub/leo-barry/45/947/939

Was hoping his profile photo would be of that mark

[Swansinger]

You've all said it all for me,so all that's left is for me to add my own thanks : Well done Pkyey ! You've been a cracker !!

[Swanstubbs]

Pyke, one of the best code converts ever!! Rugby world cup try against the all blacks to AFL Premiership player. Joins Hayneplane & Tadhg Kennelly

[Mug Punter]

I'm so pleased that he stood up in a Grand Final and will always have one up one an un-named bitchy, bitter, bristling turd who - despite all the hot air - never produced on the biggest stage.

Who on earth are you referring to there, Mummy?