Professional Pav wont be hindered by lay-off

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http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-03-05/preseason-absence-wont-affect-pav-

FREMANTLE captain Matthew Pavlich is a "complete professional" and won't be hindered in round one if he doesn't play a NAB Cup game, according to fellow veteran Luke McPharlin.

[Cicjose]

so McPharlin thinks pavlich will be the exception to the rule?

if you don't play preseason it takes a fair while to get back into the flow of the speed and intensity of matches......

it took pavlich mid year to get to full game awareness last season to end up having a fantastic year