.A Norm Johnson Medallist is actually defending the odds to participate in once again in 2024 and earn themself a contract extension.And a "red-hot" inside midfielder in western side Sydney is switching heads in Victoria as he stays unsigned.Stay up to time along with all the latest player action information with AFLTrade Whispers!Watch every activity until the 2024 AFL Grand Final cope with no ad-breaks during the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free of cost test today > Around 23WHAT'S BETTING REALLY PRICING YOU? Prepare a deposit limit.NORM johnson MEDALLIST PROMOTES NEW CONTRACT2016 premiership player as well as Rule Smith Medallist Jason Johannisen is nailed down a race against opportunity to prove his exercise prior to the begin of the Bulldogs' confident AFL finals initiative-- all while attempting to earn themself one more deal extension.The 31-year-old but to become used an expansion through his group of 14 years, having constantly fought delicate tissue injuries the final 3 months. Talking on Fox Footy's Midweek Gear, Adviser Sunlight journalist Glenn McFarlane laid his circumstance bare, along with the Bulldogs classifying him as '1-2 weeks' away on their trauma report last night." He have not participated in because Sphere 9-- therefore he's targeted the initial full week of the VFL finals to receive themself back from that calf injury he's pressing quite difficult (to return for September)," McFarlane stated." He's out of deal, (there's) no agreement before him currently, but he is actually incredibly interested to use." He is probable that very first week of the VFL finals is in fact the (AFL pre-finals) bye ... he's right up against it, there is actually no question-- however what selection does he have?" This could be his final opportunity to use again following year ... desiring him all the greatest, since he is actually been a good servant of the Western Bulldogs." Johannisen has participated in 196 activities at Whitten Oval since his launching in 2012, and also has played predominately as a half-back with the periodic period as a pacy forward.But in his traditional spot off in defence, it may be actually a hard decision for coach Luke Beveridge to produce ought to be ended up being fit in time for his potential finals campaign." He's competing with Lachie Thorn (as well as) Nick Coffield in the group, he is actually certainly not taking Bailey Dale's location-- to ensure that's going to be hard," Midweek Outfit bunch Jay Clark completed through mentioning. The Bulldogs will definitely finish their home-and-away season with matches versus North Melbourne and also GWS, as well as with pair of success, are going to guarantee Johannisen has the possibility to play again in 2024. Jason Johannisen is actually racing agains the time clock to put his palm up for choice come September (Picture by Michael Willson/AFL Photos through Getty Images) Resource: Getty ImagesINTRIGUE EXPANDS AROUND 'RED-HOT' GIANTS MIDFIELDER YET TO SIGNGWS inside bull James Peatling is still however to enroll the dotted pipes for the orange as well as charcoal past 2024, along with a belief he is actually right now effectively and also genuinely on the radar of competing nightclubs due to his purple type patch.Having got 16 trainers votes in the last 3 rounds-- featuring a best 10 final weekend break versus Brisbane-- Peatling looks to be in career-best type having fun in his preferred midfield role.But as the Herald Sunshine's Josh Barnes explained on Fox Footy's Midweek Outfit, this period has been actually a slow shed for the 23-year-old prior to receiving even more video game time." He remains in red-form, however he's only started playing because GWS midfield he is actually participated in the last month in the center square-- prior to that, seven of his 11 video games (this year) he was actually the sub," Barnes pointed out on Tuesday night." He would like to play as an inside midfielder, yet it is actually been hard for him to get into the group as a mid-season draftee coming from a number of years ago." He is actually a New South Welshman, he has (possessed) a deal in front of him for a number of weeks, he have not signed it." Peatling has played 41 activities throughout his three and also a half times at the nightclub, as well as has actually been actually either the sub or subbed off in much more than a part (11) of those activities. While not normally participated in near to target, the Pennant Hills product verified early in his job he possesses profession in the region, kicking three consecutive hauls of three goals before his 10th video game in the league.And with the approaching rebound of former captain Stephen Coniglio, he might be actually forced back inside the attacking arc if he is to keep his place in the side." Along with Coniglio potentially returning recently, it is actually visiting be interesting to observe where James Peatling fits in advance of the finals," Barnes added." I reckon a number of the Victorian nightclubs would be right throughout him you consider (his) numbers, he appears like someone who needs to have some elderly option and also some faith," host Jay Clark finished by saying.The Giants deal with Fremantle at ENGIE Arena this Saturday mid-day at 1:45 pm AEST.