.A Norm Johnson Medallist is defending the odds to participate in once more in 2024 and make themself an arrangement extension.And a "red-hot" inside midfielder in western side Sydney is turning heads in Victoria as he remains unsigned.Stay up to date with all the most recent gamer action information along with AFLTrade Whispers!Watch every video game till the 2024 AFL Grand Final deal with no ad-breaks during use Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your cost-free trial today > Around 23WHAT'S GAMING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a down payment limit.NORM SMITH MEDALLIST PUSHES FOR NEW CONTRACT2016 premiership gamer as well as Rule Smith Medallist Jason Johannisen is secured a race versus time to confirm his fitness before the begin of the Bulldogs' enthusiastic AFL finals campaign-- all while attempting to earn himself another contract extension.The 31-year-old however to become provided an extension through his group of 14 years, having constantly fought smooth cells injuries the final 3 months. Speaking on Fox Footy's Midweek Implements, Herald Sunlight reporter Glenn McFarlane set his situation basic, along with the Bulldogs labelling him as '1-2 weeks' away on their injury document the other day." He have not played due to the fact that Around 9-- so he is actually targeted the first week of the VFL finals to receive himself back from that calf injury he's driving quite challenging (to come back for September)," McFarlane said." He's out of contract, (there's) no arrangement before him currently, yet he is actually really eager to use." He is actually hopeful that 1st full week of the VFL finals is in fact the (AFL pre-finals) bye ... he corrects up against it, there is actually no question-- however what option performs he possess?" This may be his final odds to use once more next year ... wishing him all the greatest, given that he is actually been a terrific servant of the Western Bulldogs." Johannisen has played 196 games at Whitten Oval since his debut in 2012, as well as has actually played predominately as a half-back along with the occasional season as a pacy forward.But in his typical place off in defence, it might be actually a difficult selection for train Luke Beveridge to make should be become fit in opportunity for his potential finals campaign." He is actually competing with Lachie Bramble (as well as) Nick Coffield in the group, he's certainly not taking Bailey Dale's place-- to ensure that's heading to be hard," Midweek Tools host Jay Clark completed by saying. The Bulldogs will certainly finish their home-and-away period with suits against North Melbourne and GWS, and also along with pair of success, will definitely make certain Johannisen has the opportunity to participate in once more in 2024. Jason Johannisen is competing agains the clock to place his hand up for assortment come September (Photograph by Michael Willson/AFL Photos using Getty Images) Resource: Getty ImagesINTRIGUE GROWS AROUND 'RED-HOT' GIANTS MIDFIELDER YET TO SIGNGWS inside bull James Peatling is actually still however to join the populated pipes for the orange and also charcoal beyond 2024, with a view he is actually now well as well as really on the radar of rivalrous nightclubs thanks to his violet form patch.Having picked up 16 instructors votes in the final 3 rounds-- featuring a perfect 10 last weekend break versus Brisbane-- Peatling looks to be in career-best form playing in his desired midfield role.But as the Adviser Sunlight's Josh Barnes explained on Fox Footy's Midweek Implements, this season has actually been a slow shed for the 23-year-old prior to receiving more video game time." He resides in red-form, but he's only started playing during that GWS midfield he's participated in the last month in the centre square-- prior to that, 7 of his 11 video games (this year) he was actually the sub," Barnes claimed on Tuesday evening." He would like to participate in as an inside midfielder, but it's been hard for him to break into the group as a mid-season draftee from a couple of years back." He is actually a New South Welshman, he possesses (had) a deal in front of him for a variety of full weeks, he have not authorized it." Peatling has actually participated in 41 games around his 3 and a 50 percent seasons at the club, and also has been actually either the below or even subbed off in more than an area (11) of those games. While not normally played near goal, the Banderole Hills item confirmed early in his job he possesses trade in the area, booting 3 consecutive loots of three objectives before his 10th game in the league.And with the upcoming rebound of previous leader Stephen Coniglio, he may be actually forced back inside the striking arc if he is to hold his spot in the edge." Along with Coniglio potentially going back today, it's heading to interest observe where James Peatling fits ahead of the finals," Barnes included." I reckon several of the Victorian clubs would certainly correct across him you examine (his) amounts, he looks like an individual that needs to have some senior possibility and also some faith," host Jay Clark finished through saying.The Giants handle Fremantle at ENGIE Arena this Saturday mid-day at 1:45 pm AEST.