The former Canadian rugby union international said Hunt and prospective code-switcher Israel Folau would be driven by their competitive spirit, rather than the millions on offer from the AFL's new franchises.
"Money probably is a bit of a motivating factor but you have to understand, these are competitive guys," he said.
"They're not going to come across and cop it from the media. They'll do everything they can to the highest level. They're not going to just sit back and watch themselves become the laughing stock of the AFL.
"I don't think it's guaranteed, but they'll do everything to make themselves successful."
Money was certainly no consideration when Pyke decided to try his hand at Australian football in mid-2008.
The Swans signed him on a two-year international rookie contract, which carries an annual minimum base payment of about $34,000 according to the AFLPA's collective bargaining agreement.
Pyke's upgrade from the rookie list and subsequent senior matches have bolstered his salary, but it's still a far cry from the reported millions that Hunt will earn at Gold Coast from 2011.
But Pyke has already shown he's got something that no amount of money can buy - a natural physical aptitude for one of the toughest positions on the ground.
"There are some things that are difficult to get a grasp on, but in terms of the skill set, you can probably get away with having a lower skill set than if you were a Gary Ablett-type midfield player," he said.
"I've been fortunate in that I've come into a position that suits my talents and suits my attributes. With my size and strength, the ruck suits me."
He was full of praise for Hunt's obvious athletic gifts but he wondered aloud where the 186cm, 90kg league full-back would fit on an AFL field.
"He's an incredible athlete but I don't know what role they're going to put him in," Pyke said.
"They can't expect him to go on-ball and be producing 35 possessions a game and getting six or seven clearances. It will be interesting to see how he comes along."
However, Pyke said the 195cm, 103kg Folau would be an exciting ruck prospect if he opted to switch from rugby league to AFL, likening him to West Coast young gun Nic Naitanui.
Regardless of where they eventually settled on the field, the Swans ruckman said development of Hunt and any who follow in his footsteps would be worth watching for years to come.
"If you're a player at Gold Coast, for example, you'll be the first to see Karmichael Hunt train and you'll be able to watch his progress over the years," he said.
"It will be really interesting. It makes an interesting story and any news is good news."
