The Dockers confirmed their first major hit out for 2012 would be an intra-club clash, currently scheduled for 6pm on February 10 at Patersons Stadium.
That time and venue could change, given Perth is set for another sweltering week with temperatures anticipated in the high 30s.
But Pavlich, Sandilands, Luke McPharlin, Stephen Hill and Hayden Ballantyne have all been told they will be play as Ross Lyon puts the finishing touches to his first pre-season in the west.
“It will be 60 minutes of work where the players get to feel contact and a high level of intensity,” Lyon said.
“And the fans will get to have their first look at the Freo Dockers in 2012.”
“We’ll make sure the players are well hydrated coming into the game.
“There will be lots of water and rotations during the game and we’ll monitor them on the run to make sure there’s no risk to the players.”
Admission to the game will be free.