Cotchin said the Tigers' match committee had a decision to make on whether they could also play fellow big man Shaun Hampson, who impressed in the opening NAB Challenge match but was left out against the Power.
"He's come a long way from last year," Cotchin said of the former Blues ruckman.
"We love how he's improved over the summer and he's just going to give himself every chance to play in the senior team.
"Ivan has had a really continuous pre-season, which he hasn't had for a couple of years now, so he'll be set to go for round one.
"He's a massive part of our structure and we're just looking forward to him being ready and available at the start of the season."
Source: AFL website