.A Norm Johnson Medallist is defending the odds to play once more in 2024 and also gain himself a contract extension.And a "red-hot" inside midfielder in western side Sydney is actually transforming minds in Victoria as he remains unsigned.Stay as much as day with all the current gamer movement headlines with AFLTrade Whispers!Watch every video game up until the 2024 AFL Grand Final deal with no ad-breaks during use Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your totally free test today > Sphere 23WHAT'S GAMING REALLY PRICING YOU? Set a deposit limit.NORM SMITH MEDALLIST REQUIRES NEW CONTRACT2016 premiership player and Standard Johnson Medallist Jason Johannisen is secured a nationality versus time to confirm his health and fitness just before the start of the Bulldogs' enthusiastic AFL finals project-- all while attempting to gain themself yet another contract extension.The 31-year-old yet to become provided an extension by his group of 14 years, having constantly battled smooth tissue accidents the final 3 months. Communicating on Fox Footy's Midweek Trappings, Adviser Sun writer Glenn McFarlane laid his circumstance bare, along with the Bulldogs designating him as '1-2 full weeks' away on their injury file last night." He have not participated in due to the fact that Around 9-- thus he is actually targeted the first week of the VFL finals to acquire himself back from that calf injury he is actually pressing really tough (to come back for September)," McFarlane mentioned." He's out of arrangement, (there's) no agreement in front of him right now, however he's quite eager to use." He is inspiring that 1st week of the VFL finals is actually the (AFL pre-finals) bye ... he corrects up against it, there is actually no question-- however what choice does he have?" This may be his final possibility to use again following year ... preferring him all the very best, considering that he's been a good servant of the Western Bulldogs." Johannisen has actually played 196 video games at Whitten Oval because his debut in 2012, as well as has participated in predominately as a half-back along with the occasional time as a pacy forward.But in his conventional area off in protection, it may be a challenging decision for trainer Luke Beveridge to create ought to be become fit in opportunity for his possible finals project." He's up against Lachie Thorn (as well as) Nick Coffield in the crew, he's certainly not taking Bailey Dale's place-- in order that's mosting likely to be hard," Midweek Tools lot Jay Clark ended up through pointing out. The Bulldogs will definitely complete their home-and-away time along with matches against North Melbourne as well as GWS, and also with 2 wins, will definitely make certain Johannisen has the chance to participate in once more in 2024. Jason Johannisen is racing agains the time clock to put his hand up for variety happen September (Picture by Michael Willson/AFL Photos through Getty Images) Source: Getty ImagesINTRIGUE DEVELOPS AROUND 'RED-HOT' GIANTS MIDFIELDER YET TO SIGNGWS inside upward James Peatling is actually still yet to sign on the dotted pipes for the orange and also charcoal beyond 2024, along with an idea he is right now well and absolutely on the radar of rival nightclubs due to his purple form patch.Having picked up 16 instructors enact the last 3 rounds-- including a perfect 10 final weekend break against Brisbane-- Peatling seem in career-best kind having fun in his preferred midfield role.But as the Adviser Sunshine's Josh Barnes discussed on Fox Footy's Midweek Gear, this season has been a slow-moving melt for the 23-year-old prior to receiving more activity opportunity." He remains in red-form, however he's only began playing because GWS midfield he is actually played the final month in the centre square-- just before that, seven of his 11 video games (this year) he was the sub," Barnes said on Tuesday evening." He wishes to play as a within midfielder, yet it's been hard for him to burglarize the team as a mid-season draftee coming from a couple of years back." He is a New South Welshman, he has (possessed) an arrangement facing him for a number of full weeks, he hasn't authorized it." Peatling has actually participated in 41 activities throughout his 3 and also a half periods at the club, and has actually been either the sub or even subbed off in more than a part (11) of those games. While not commonly played close to objective, the Banderole Hills item proved early in his job he has trade in the area, kicking three successive hauls of 3 goals before his 10th activity in the league.And along with the impending rebound of former captain Stephen Coniglio, he may be forced back inside the assaulting arc if he is to hold his place in the edge." Along with Coniglio likely going back this week, it is actually visiting be interesting to view where James Peatling matches before the finals," Barnes incorporated." I reckon several of the Victorian nightclubs will be right across him you examine (his) amounts, he resembles somebody who needs some senior opportunity and also some religion," multitude Jay Clark completed through saying.The Giants take on Fremantle at ENGIE Arena this Saturday mid-day at 1:45 pm AEST.