Veronica enters has her third season as the captain of the Tasmanian Roar squad.  Affectionately know as Ronnie, Pyke has been involved in the Tasmanian Women’s cricket scene for a number of years and even though she is still not very old she is classed as a veteran.  Ronnie is an important member of the Roars bowling roster.  She is generally an opening bowler with the ability to swing the ball both ways.  She has also proven very handy with the bat and comes in, in the middle to late order.  Pyke received national recognition a few seasons back by being selected in the Australian Shooting Stars squad.  She had a great season in 2010/11 and topped it off with being named the Roar’s player of the year.