Claremont Claim Inaugural Pyke Cup

Perth and Claremont helped raise awareness of Prostate cancer when they met at Brownes Stadium for Round 23, with the winning team set claim the inaugural Pyke Cup, a Cup named after Father and Son duo Frank & Don Pyke.

Claremont won the tightly contested match to claim the inaugural Pyke Cup.

Perth Football Club supporter and former television personality Jeff Newman, who was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, tossed the coin before the match and was joined joined by his brother Peter and Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) State Manager Cate Harman.

PCFA representatives collected donations and handed out information on the day and the Newmans will shared their stories at the pre-game lunch in relation to the disease.

All players wore blue armbands to acknowledge the cause.

Frank Pyke

Frank played 130 games for Perth after making his senior debut for the club in round one of the 1959 season at the age of 17. Playing originally as a half-forward flanker, and later as an onballer, Pyke became a regular in the Perth side and finished third in the Sandover Medal in 1962 and second in 1963. He played in the club's 1966 premiership win over Subiaco.

Don Pyke

Don was recruited by Claremont for the 1987 season and played in the club's premiership win over Subiaco. He won the club’s best and fairest the following year and was recruited by the West Coast Eagles in the 1988 Draft. Making his debut in round one of the 1989 season, Pyke went on to play in both the 1992 and1994 West Coast premiership sides. A shoulder injury forced his premature retirement from playing AFL in 1996, although he returned to play in Claremont's 1996 premiership side.

About PCF

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is the peak national body for prostate cancer in Australia. It plays a vital role in the fight against this dreadful disease and is dedicated to reducing the impact of prostate cancer on Australian men, their partners, families and the wider community.

PCFA achieves this by

Promoting and funding world leading, innovative, cutting edge research into prostate cancer.

Support men and their families affected by prostate cancer, through information and resources, support groups and Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses.

For more information about prostate cancer go to www.pcfa.org.au or call PCFA WA Office on 9381 7444