Five years after he thought his fledgling AFL career might be finishing, former Test rugby player Mike Pyke has vindicated the patience and faith…
Five years after he thought his fledgling AFL career might be finishing, former Test rugby player Mike Pyke has vindicated the patience and faith…
Former allies Shane Mumford and Mike Pyke are primed for a classic ruck duel, as both Sydney AFL teams strive to keep their winning…
It's just like mother used to always say. "No matter who you are, everybody has got their own problems." And it isn't any different…
Sydney ruckman Mike Pyke believes form not height should determine whether the Swans can squeeze Shane Mumford, prize recruit Kurt Tippett and himself into…
Canadian Mike Pyke has certainly carved a niche for himself in the Sydney Swans team. Formerly an international rugby player, Pyke came to the…
The feel good story of Canadian rugby convert Mike Pyke playing a pivotal role in his side winning a premiership warms the hearts of…
One story from the Sydney Swans' premiership side has stood out like no other football story. That was the journey of their ruckman Mike…
Within the rather culturally homogenous ranks of AFL, regional accents that are not Australian are generally, of course, Irish. Yet sitting on the Swans’…
In his highly acclaimed book Moneyball, writer Michael Lewis showed how sometimes you can win, or at least be competitive, by focusing on the…
This Friday night when the Sydney Swans take on Geelong, the greatest Canadian to play the game will play his 50th match. Pyke of…
This Friday night when the Sydney Swans take on Geelong, the greatest Canadian to play the game will play his 50th match. Pyke of…
This Friday night when the Sydney Swans take on Geelong, the greatest Canadian to play the game will play his 50th match. Pyke of…
Most AFL clubs have one. Generally they are over 6'4", because big guys take longer to 'mature'. Or, he may be from a limited…
Most AFL clubs have one. Generally they are over 6'4", because big guys take longer to 'mature'. Or, he may be from a limited…
Most AFL clubs have one. Generally they are over 6'4", because big guys take longer to 'mature'. Or, he may be from a limited…
And so the games have been played and won, with Tasmania taking out Division 2. The South Pacific and World XVIII squads showed something,…
When Karmichael Hunt made his Australian Rules debut for Gold Coast’s VFL side, no one expected him to dazzle and, frankly, he didn’t. A…
Blossoming Sydney Swans ruckman Mike Pyke wants to secure another AFL contract, but the trail-blazing rugby convert won't discount returning to his old code.…
Sydney's senior ruck stocks rest with Canadian import Mike Pyke after Shane Mumford on Tuesday night became the first AFL player suspended for making…
It was inevitable that the surprising news of Karmichael Hunt's decision to take up an AFL contract with the new Gold Coast team would…
Sydney coach Paul Roos is wary of an "unpredictable" young Melbourne AFL team, as he attempts his own juggling act between blooding youngsters and…
Dan Hannebery was hoping to play some reserves games for Sydney during his school holidays, but instead he will make his AFL debut on…
Sydney have dropped Canadian ruckman Mike Pyke and recalled midfielders Luke Ablett and Craig Bird for Saturday's AFL clash with West Coast Eagles at…
The AFL has its Rising Star award. That’s all well and good. It’s for ‘rookies’ in the big time. Sort of, because we DO…
The AFL has its Rising Star award. That’s all well and good. It’s for ‘rookies’ in the big time. Sort of, because we DO…
The AFL has its Rising Star award. That’s all well and good. It’s for ‘rookies’ in the big time. Sort of, because we DO…
Five years after he thought his fledgling AFL career might be finishing, former Test rugby player Mike Pyke has vindicated the patience and faith…
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I’m starting to think the same thing MH. When you look at what rucks contribute to fantasy scores, it’s hardly anything….(more)