Fremantle captain Matthew Pavlich will play in Sunday's NAB Cup match against Melbourne at Subiaco Oval, but he may be used as a substitute in his first match of the season.

Melbourne won't be rushed into blooding top draft picks Tom Scully and Jack Trengove in the NAB Cup clash with Fremantle at Subiaco Oval on Sunday.

Fremantle's rookies are set to embark on a month-long battle for two spots on the primary list in the wake of their intraclub hit-out at Subiaco Oval on Saturday night.

Fremantle coach Mark Harvey has declared prized draft pick Anthony Morabito a certainty to play in the club's NAB Cup opener against Melbourne at Subiaco Oval next week after an impressive display in the Dockers' intraclub practice match tonight.

Fremantle's VFL recruits Michael Barlow and Alex Silvagni have a precious chance to press for selection in the Dockers' NAB Cup round-one clash against Melbourne next week, playing in Mark Harvey's "Team A" for tonight's intraclub practice match at Subiaco Oval.