Matthew Pavlich, Aaron Sandilands, Luke McPharlin , Stephen Hill and Hayden Ballantyne will be among a host of star Freo Dockers likely to have their first major hit out for 2012 in an intra-club game at 6.00pm on Friday 10 February at Patersons Stadium.

Senior coach Ross Lyon said the intra-club match would be an entree leading into the first round of the NAB Cup.

“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.”

The club is seeking to provide early notice of the game to members and the general public, however the time and location of the match will not be confirmed until early next week. This is to take into account the weather forecast for Perth for the latter part of next week, which includes temperatures in the high 30s.

Lyon said the club was taking every conceivable precaution with the weather in mind.

“We’ll make sure the players are well hydrated coming into the game,” he said.

“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.”

Senior coach Ross Lyon says next week’s intra-club hit-out signals the start of the competitive phase of Fremantle’s 2012 season.

The match is scheduled to commence at 6.00pm on Friday 10 February at Patersons Stadium, although this could change depending on the weather. CLICK HERE for more details.

Lyon said the match offered his team the opportunity to get the ball rolling heading into the NAB Cup and the regular season.

“It’s a lot higher tempo than anything you can manufacture at training and it helps build the players’ conditioning going into a full competitive hit out,” he said.

Lyon said every player available to play would play.

“It’s a methodical process heading into round 1, so everyone needs to start playing footy,” he said.

“Every one that’s injury-free, fit and available will play.”

The coach said he hoped the intra-club match would become an annual entree into the NAB Cup and urged all Freo fans to get down and watch the team on Friday.

“The season brings great hope and great expectation and this is our first competitive hit out where our passionate fans can get a first look,” he said.

“The momentum will start to build and round 1 will come around quickly".

Jordan’s played a stack of footy over the last 12 months. He has had to split his footy commitments with the Darwin Buffalows, Northern Territory Under 18s, NT Thunder, Rostrevor College and North Adelaide Reserves/Under 18s. Jordan has played both through the midfield and as a small rebounding defender and has played well in both roles. He plays the game with great intensity and really high energy. His repeat efforts around the ball in particular are a highlight. Jordan is a real competitor and has great intent at the contest. He averaged 19 possessions per game at the national carnival and  over 20 per match at SANFL Under 18 level. He also tested very well at the National Combine; 2.98 20m, 8.52 agility, 24.89 repeat speed and a 10.45 3km.

 Haiden Schloithe is a hard nosed inside 50 forward who has the potential to develop into a midfielder once his endurance improves. Strong overhead for his size and clean below his knees, he is genuinely tough and loves contested footy. He is a ferocious tackler and puts a lot of pressure on the opposition (he averaged 7.3 tackles per game at colts level this year). He played a few league games this year and didn't look out of place at that level. He ran a super impressive 2.80 20m at the state screening as well as an 8.49 agility and a 24.33 repeat sprint time

Fremantle has selected Victorian midfielder Thomas Sheridan with pick 16.

Pick 16 - Tom Sheridan - 18yrs, 185cm - has had a very consistent year coming 2nd in the Calder Cannons best and fairest despite missing games for his Vic Metro championship commitmentsSouth Australian Cam Sutcliffe is Freo's final pick in the Draft after the club passed on pick 72. Pick 71 - Cam Sutcliffe - 17yrs, 187cm - Cam has been playing for Woodville-West Torrens in the SANFL. He played 9 League and 12 reserves games this year. He is very balanced running midfielder with exceptional work rate. He reads the game very well and is very good at stoppages with his hands. His spread from stoppages is exceptional. He is a terrific character and the hardest trainer at the Eagles. Cam averaged 19.6 disposals a game at SANFL Reserves level. Cam tested exceptionally across the board at the state combine: 81 Running VJ. 3.02 20m time. 8.11 Agility. 24.63 repeat sprint and a 15.3 beep.

Pick 71 Fact - The Western Bulldogs picked up their current star full-back Brian Lake at pick 71 in the 2001 National Draft. Other notable pick 71s Justin Westhoff (Port Adelaide 2006) for fremantlefc.com.au Tom plays as a running midfielder/wingman. His main strength is his endurance in games and backed up by a 9min 58sec 3km time trial and a 15.7 beep at draft camp. He is a very smart footballer with extremely clean and quick hands with great vision. He glides across the ground at high speed. Skills by foot are sound. Tom averaged 24.4 touches a game, 4.7 tackles, 3.8 clearances and 4 marks at TAC level.

Pick 16 fact - Port Adelaide has had the past 3 pick 16s in the National Draft.

Other notable players selected at pick 16 in previous AFL National Drafts
Scott Thompson (Melbourne 2000)
Brett Burton (Adelaide 1998)
Adem Yze (Melbourne 1994)
Fraser Gehrig (West Coast 1993)

Fremantle has selected Victorian midfielder Hayden Crozier with pick 20.

Pick 20 - Hayden Crozier - 17yrs, 185cm - A stand out at the NAB AFL Draft Combine, recording the second best result in the running vertical jump test at 91cm. He also managed fine results in the 20m sprint (2.89 seconds), and in the agility run (8.08 seconds - top six). He represented Vic Metro at the NAB AFL U18 Championships, playing in all five games. He can take a great mark, which was highlighted at Patersons Stadium when he took a spectacular grab against WA. Crozier kicked eight goals during the championships.

He is very well balanced and a beautiful kick of the footy on his preferred left side. He averaged 18.7 disposals for the Ranges this year at 67.4 per cent efficiency.

Pick 20 fact - This is the third Draft in a row that Fremantle has pick 20. We have previously selected Nat Fyfe (2009) and Jayden Pitt (2010).

Other notable players selected at pick 16 in previous AFL National Drafts
Adrian Fletcher (Geelong 1988)
Scott Cummings (Essendon 1992)
Dean Solomon (Essendon 1997)
Kane Cornes (Port Adelaide 2000)