On Channel Eagle, Rossco said that Pav's absence from Tassie was determined at beginning of season (/sarcastic font/ probably in anticipation of us being 0-7 by now /end sarcastic font/).
Given how close Launceston is to Antarctica, the AFL should allow our lads to play in full body skins and gloves, beanies and earmuffs.
As for travel, the Dockers will fly over on Thursday afternoon, the Hawks will saunter in to their hotel late on Friday afternoon, and no doubt be home in bed in their Port Melbourne condos by the time the Dockers' plane reaches the Great Australian Bight on Saturday night.