Fremantle captain Matthew Pavlich will undergo surgery on his left Achilles and miss four to six weeks of football.

General manager football operations Chris Bond said the procedure was deemed to be the best course of action for Pavlich.

“Matthew’s Achilles flared up last weekend after Friday night's match and, following an assessment by club medical staff and specialists, it was determined that the best course of action for him is surgery," Bond said.

Pavlich had a similar procedure performed on his right Achilles at the end of the 2012 season.


Ross Lyon quotes from media conference (via @Fremantle_FC on Twitter):

Lyon says @mattpav29 trained today but wasn't comfortable

"It's a wonderful opportunity for the team to show it can play good footy without Matthew" Lyon

Lyon says Hannath, Smith, Crozier & Neale in the running to replace Pavlich

Lyon says @LukeMcPharlin has been passed fit to play

Lyon says Freo can't focus on just one Hawthorn star or another will get you