Former Fremantle legend Matthew Pavlich could find himself in hot water for his careless and on-air gaffe about Dockers goal sneak Michael Walters.

Pavlich, who retired at the end of last season after 353 games for Fremantle, was calling the Dockers and Essendon game for Fox Footy, which Channel 7 aired on Sunday afternoon, when Walters "stole" a ball from a pack early in the last quarter.

Matthew Pavlich during his playing days. Credit:Paul Kane

Fellow football commentator Gerard Healy was trying to recall the mercurial moment, but instead of calling out Walter's name, he said Brad Hill.

"Brad Hill's steal was amazing," Healy said, before Pavlich interjected.