.A Rule Johnson Medallist is defending the chance to participate in again in 2024 and also earn themself a contract extension.And a "red-hot" inside midfielder in western side Sydney is actually transforming heads in Victoria as he continues to be unsigned.Stay as much as day along with all the most up to date player activity news along with AFLTrade Whispers!Watch every activity until the 2024 AFL Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks throughout play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your cost-free trial today > Around 23WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Establish a down payment limit.NORM johnson MEDALLIST PROMOTES NEW CONTRACT2016 premiership player and also Standard Smith Medallist Jason Johannisen is locked in a nationality against time to prove his fitness prior to the begin of the Bulldogs' hopeful AFL finals campaign-- all while making an effort to get himself another deal extension.The 31-year-old however to be supplied an extension through his group of 14 years, having persistently battled soft cells accidents the last three months. Talking on Fox Footy's Midweek Outfit, Adviser Sun reporter Glenn McFarlane laid his scenario basic, along with the Bulldogs labelling him as '1-2 full weeks' away on their accident file yesterday." He hasn't participated in since Round 9-- therefore he is actually targeted the very first full week of the VFL finals to receive themself back from that calf accident he's driving quite hard (to get back for September)," McFarlane mentioned." He's out of agreement, (there is actually) no contract before him currently, however he is actually quite keen to play on." He is probable that 1st full week of the VFL finals is in fact the (AFL pre-finals) bye ... he's right up versus it, there's certainly-- however what option does he possess?" This may be his last odds to play on once again upcoming year ... desiring him all the greatest, due to the fact that he is actually been an excellent servant of the Western side Bulldogs." Johannisen has played 196 video games at Whitten Oval due to the fact that his debut in 2012, and has actually participated in predominately as a half-back with the occasional period as a pacy forward.But in his typical area off in support, it might be a tough choice for instructor Luke Beveridge to make ought to be actually ended up being match time for his possible finals campaign." He's up against Lachie Thorn (as well as) Nick Coffield in the group, he's not taking Bailey Dale's place-- so that's visiting be actually hard," Midweek Outfit lot Jay Clark ended up by pointing out. The Bulldogs will complete their home-and-away time with matches against North Melbourne and GWS, and along with pair of triumphes, will definitely guarantee Johannisen possesses the possibility to participate in again in 2024. Jason Johannisen is actually racing agains the time clock to place his hand up for assortment happen September (Image through Michael Willson/AFL Photos through Getty Images) Resource: Getty ImagesINTRIGUE INCREASES AROUND 'RED-HOT' GIANTS MIDFIELDER YET TO SIGNGWS inside upward James Peatling is still however to register the populated pipes for the orange as well as charcoal past 2024, along with a belief he is today properly as well as truly on the radar of rival nightclubs because of his purple form patch.Having grabbed 16 trainers enact the last three cycles-- featuring an excellent 10 final weekend against Brisbane-- Peatling seem in career-best type having fun in his wanted midfield role.But as the Herald Sunshine's Josh Barnes clarified on Fox Footy's Midweek Gear, this time has actually been actually a slow melt for the 23-year-old prior to obtaining additional video game opportunity." He's in red-form, however he's merely started playing because GWS midfield he's participated in the last month in the centre square-- just before that, 7 of his 11 video games (this year) he was actually the sub," Barnes claimed on Tuesday evening." He wishes to participate in as a within midfielder, however it's been actually hard for him to get into the group as a mid-season draftee from a number of years earlier." He is actually a New South Welshman, he possesses (possessed) a deal facing him for an amount of weeks, he have not authorized it." Peatling has actually participated in 41 activities across his three as well as a 50 percent periods at the nightclub, and also has been actually either the below or subbed off in much more than a sector (11) of those activities. While certainly not often played close to target, the Banderole Hills product verified early in his job he has profession in the location, kicking three consecutive loots of 3 goals just before his 10th game in the league.And along with the approaching return of past captain Stephen Coniglio, he may be driven inside the striking arc if he is to keep his place in the edge." Along with Coniglio potentially going back this week, it's heading to be interesting to view where James Peatling matches in front of the finals," Barnes incorporated." I reckon some of the Victorian clubs would correct across him you examine (his) numbers, he resembles a person who needs to have some elderly possibility and some faith," lot Jay Clark completed by saying.The Giants address Fremantle at ENGIE Arena this Saturday mid-day at 1:45 pm AEST.