1999, August 26, West Australian, Story and Photo “Pyke on the lookout for a big promotion”. Dual West Coast premiership rover is ready to step into the AFL coaching arena. regarded highly by the Eagles, Pyke was encouraged by the Club after 2 years as the team runner to spread his wings and take on a senior coaching role at Claremont. The Eagles match committee have not been disappointed with Pyke as Claremont have won 7 out of the last 9 games and are looking bat a place in the finals. Pyke wanted to see if he enjoyed coaching and this was the reason he took Claremont on.
