.A Norm Johnson Medallist is actually defending the possibility to participate in once again in 2024 as well as make himself an agreement extension.And a "red-hot" inside midfielder in western Sydney is actually switching minds in Victoria as he remains unsigned.Stay up to date with all the latest gamer action information along with AFLTrade Whispers!Watch every game until the 2024 AFL Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks during the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your free of charge test today > Sphere 23WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Specify a deposit limit.NORM johnson MEDALLIST REQUIRES NEW CONTRACT2016 premiership player and also Standard Smith Medallist Jason Johannisen is locked in a race versus opportunity to confirm his fitness prior to the begin of the Bulldogs' hopeful AFL finals campaign-- all while attempting to earn themself an additional agreement extension.The 31-year-old however to become used an extension through his club of 14 years, having constantly fought soft tissue traumas the final three months. Talking on Fox Footy's Midweek Tackle, Herald Sunlight writer Glenn McFarlane laid his scenario bare, along with the Bulldogs tagging him as '1-2 full weeks' away on their personal injury report the other day." He hasn't played since Around 9-- therefore he's targeted the initial full week of the VFL finals to get themself back from that calf bone personal injury he's driving quite hard (to get back for September)," McFarlane stated." He's out of agreement, (there is actually) no arrangement before him presently, but he's very eager to play on." He is actually inspiring that 1st week of the VFL finals is really the (AFL pre-finals) bye ... he corrects up versus it, there's no question-- but what choice performs he possess?" This might be his final opportunity to play on again next year ... preferring him all the best, since he's been actually a very good server of the Western Bulldogs." Johannisen has participated in 196 games at Whitten Oval given that his debut in 2012, and also has participated in predominately as a half-back with the periodic period as a pacy forward.But in his conventional place off in support, it might be a hard choice for trainer Luke Beveridge to produce must be actually become match opportunity for his prospective finals campaign." He is actually up against Lachie Bramble (as well as) Chip Coffield in the group, he is actually not taking Bailey Dale's area-- so that's mosting likely to be actually hard," Midweek Tackle host Jay Clark finished through stating. The Bulldogs will definitely finish their home-and-away season with suits against North Melbourne and GWS, as well as along with two victories, will certainly ensure Johannisen has the opportunity to play again in 2024. Jason Johannisen is racing agains the time clock to put his palm up for assortment come September (Photograph by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images) Resource: Getty ImagesINTRIGUE EXPANDS AROUND 'RED-HOT' GIANTS MIDFIELDER YET TO SIGNGWS inside upward James Peatling is still yet to join the dotted pipes for the orange and also charcoal past 2024, with a view he is actually now well and truly on the radar of competing nightclubs with the help of his violet type patch.Having grabbed 16 instructors enact the final three cycles-- consisting of a perfect 10 final weekend break against Brisbane-- Peatling seem in career-best kind having fun in his desired midfield role.But as the Adviser Sun's Josh Barnes detailed on Fox Footy's Midweek Tools, this season has been a sluggish burn for the 23-year-old before obtaining additional game opportunity." He remains in red-form, yet he is actually only just began playing in that GWS midfield he is actually played the final month in the center square-- before that, seven of his 11 video games (this year) he was the sub," Barnes pointed out on Tuesday night." He wants to participate in as an interior midfielder, but it's been actually hard for him to burglarize the team as a mid-season draftee coming from a couple of years earlier." He is a New South Welshman, he has (possessed) a deal in front of him for a variety of full weeks, he have not signed it." Peatling has participated in 41 video games across his three and also a 50% of seasons at the nightclub, as well as has actually been actually either the below or even subbed off in much more than a part (11) of those games. While not commonly participated in near target, the Banderole Hillsides product verified early in his profession he possesses craft in the region, booting 3 consecutive loots of 3 goals before his 10th video game in the league.And along with the upcoming rebound of previous leader Stephen Coniglio, he might be driven inside the attacking arc if he is to keep his place in the edge." Along with Coniglio possibly coming back this week, it's visiting interest view where James Peatling fits in front of the finals," Barnes incorporated." I reckon several of the Victorian nightclubs would certainly correct around him you look at (his) amounts, he resembles someone who needs some elderly possibility and also some religion," lot Jay Clark finished by saying.The Giants take on Fremantle at ENGIE Arena this Sunday afternoon at 1:45 pm AEST.