.A Rule Johnson Medallist is actually fighting for the chance to play once more in 2024 and also make himself a contract extension.And a "red-hot" inside midfielder in western Sydney is turning minds in Victoria as he stays unsigned.Stay around time with all the most up to date player action news with AFLTrade Whispers!Watch every activity until the 2024 AFL Grand Final deal with no ad-breaks during the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your cost-free test today > Round 23WHAT'S GAMING REALLY COSTING YOU? Prepare a down payment limit.NORM SMITH MEDALLIST PROMOTES NEW CONTRACT2016 premiership gamer and also Standard Smith Medallist Jason Johannisen is locked in an ethnicity versus opportunity to confirm his health and fitness just before the begin of the Bulldogs' confident AFL finals initiative-- all while attempting to get himself yet another agreement extension.The 31-year-old however to become given an extension through his club of 14 years, having constantly fought delicate cells injuries the final 3 months. Speaking on Fox Footy's Midweek Tools, Adviser Sunlight reporter Glenn McFarlane set his situation bare, along with the Bulldogs tagging him as '1-2 weeks' away on their trauma file yesterday." He hasn't participated in due to the fact that Round 9-- thus he's targeted the initial full week of the VFL finals to get themself back from that calf bone personal injury he's driving really tough (to get back for September)," McFarlane pointed out." He's out of contract, (there is actually) no deal in front of him at the moment, however he is actually extremely eager to use." He is actually hopeful that very first full week of the VFL finals is really the (AFL pre-finals) bye ... he's right up versus it, there's no doubt-- yet what choice performs he have?" This could be his final possibility to use once again next year ... preferring him all the most ideal, given that he's been a good server of the Western side Bulldogs." Johannisen has actually participated in 196 games at Whitten Oval because his launching in 2012, and has participated in predominately as a half-back along with the occasional time as a pacy forward.But in his standard spot off in support, it may be actually a challenging selection for coach Luke Beveridge to create must be actually ended up being suit time for his potential finals project." He is actually competing with Lachie Thorn (and also) Chip Coffield in the team, he's certainly not taking Bailey Dale's place-- in order that's heading to be hard," Midweek Outfit lot Jay Clark ended up through claiming. The Bulldogs will definitely complete their home-and-away time with suits versus North Melbourne and also GWS, as well as with two success, are going to ensure Johannisen possesses the opportunity to play again in 2024. Jason Johannisen is actually dashing agains the clock to put his hand up for variety happen September (Photo through Michael Willson/AFL Photos through Getty Images) Resource: Getty ImagesINTRIGUE EXPANDS AROUND 'RED-HOT' GIANTS MIDFIELDER YET TO SIGNGWS inside bull James Peatling is actually still however to join the populated line for the orange and charcoal beyond 2024, along with a view he is actually today well and also definitely on the radar of rivalrous clubs because of his purple form patch.Having grabbed 16 trainers enact the final 3 rounds-- including an excellent 10 final weekend break versus Brisbane-- Peatling looks to be in career-best kind having fun in his wanted midfield role.But as the Herald Sunshine's Josh Barnes described on Fox Footy's Midweek Tackle, this period has been actually a slow get rid of for the 23-year-old before receiving even more game time." He resides in red-form, however he's only started playing in that GWS midfield he is actually participated in the final month in the center square-- prior to that, 7 of his 11 games (this year) he was the below," Barnes mentioned on Tuesday night." He would like to play as an interior midfielder, however it is actually been actually hard for him to burglarize the staff as a mid-season draftee coming from a couple of years ago." He is a New South Welshman, he has (had) a contract facing him for a number of full weeks, he hasn't signed it." Peatling has played 41 video games all over his three and also a half of periods at the club, and also has been either the below or even subbed off in more than a zone (11) of those games. While certainly not often participated in near goal, the Pennant Hillsides product proved early in his career he possesses profession in the place, booting three consecutive hauls of 3 goals before his 10th video game in the league.And along with the upcoming rebound of former leader Stephen Coniglio, he might be actually driven inside the attacking arc if he is to hold his place in the edge." Along with Coniglio likely coming back recently, it is actually mosting likely to be interesting to view where James Peatling matches in front of the finals," Barnes included." I reckon a few of the Victorian clubs will correct around him you check out (his) amounts, he resembles an individual who requires some elderly possibility as well as some faith," lot Jay Clark ended up by saying.The Giants address Fremantle at ENGIE Arena this Sunday mid-day at 1:45 pm AEST.