.A Norm Johnson Medallist is defending the odds to play once more in 2024 and earn themself a contract extension.And a "red-hot" inside midfielder in western Sydney is turning heads in Victoria as he remains unsigned.Stay around date with all the latest gamer action headlines along with AFLTrade Whispers!Watch every activity up until the 2024 AFL Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks during use Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your totally free test today > Sphere 23WHAT'S BETTING REALLY PRICING YOU? Establish a down payment limit.NORM SMITH MEDALLIST REQUIRES NEW CONTRACT2016 premiership gamer and Standard Smith Medallist Jason Johannisen is locked in a race against opportunity to verify his health and fitness just before the begin of the Bulldogs' enthusiastic AFL finals project-- all while making an effort to earn themself yet another contract extension.The 31-year-old yet to become used an extension by his club of 14 years, having constantly fought delicate cells personal injuries the last 3 months. Talking on Fox Footy's Midweek Implements, Adviser Sunlight journalist Glenn McFarlane laid his situation bare, with the Bulldogs labelling him as '1-2 weeks' away on their trauma file the other day." He have not participated in because Round 9-- therefore he's targeted the very first week of the VFL finals to obtain himself back coming from that calf bone personal injury he's pressing quite tough (to return for September)," McFarlane claimed." He's out of agreement, (there is actually) no deal in front of him currently, however he is actually quite eager to play on." He is actually inspiring that very first week of the VFL finals is really the (AFL pre-finals) bye ... he's right up against it, there's no doubt-- however what choice performs he have?" This may be his final possibility to play on once again following year ... wishing him all the very best, due to the fact that he's been a terrific server of the Western side Bulldogs." Johannisen has actually played 196 activities at Whitten Oval because his debut in 2012, as well as has played predominately as a half-back along with the periodic season as a pacy forward.But in his standard place off in defence, it might be a hard choice for trainer Luke Beveridge to make should be ended up being fit in opportunity for his potential finals campaign." He is actually up against Lachie Thorn (and also) Nick Coffield in the group, he's not taking Bailey Dale's place-- to ensure's visiting be actually hard," Midweek Implements bunch Jay Clark ended up by claiming. The Bulldogs will definitely finish their home-and-away time with matches versus North Melbourne as well as GWS, and along with 2 wins, will definitely guarantee Johannisen possesses the chance to play again in 2024. Jason Johannisen is actually competing agains the time clock to place his palm up for selection happen September (Photo through Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images) Resource: Getty ImagesINTRIGUE GROWS AROUND 'RED-HOT' GIANTS MIDFIELDER YET TO SIGNGWS inside bull James Peatling is actually still yet to sign on the dotted line for the orange and charcoal beyond 2024, with a view he is now properly as well as absolutely on the radar of rivalrous nightclubs thanks to his violet form patch.Having got 16 trainers enact the last three cycles-- including a perfect 10 final weekend break versus Brisbane-- Peatling looks to be in career-best form having fun in his desired midfield role.But as the Herald Sunshine's Josh Barnes discussed on Fox Footy's Midweek Implements, this period has actually been actually a sluggish get rid of for the 23-year-old before obtaining additional game time." He remains in red-form, but he is actually only just started playing in that GWS midfield he's participated in the final month in the facility square-- prior to that, 7 of his 11 activities (this year) he was actually the sub," Barnes mentioned on Tuesday evening." He would like to participate in as an inside midfielder, however it is actually been hard for him to break into the team as a mid-season draftee from a number of years back." He is a New South Welshman, he possesses (had) an agreement facing him for an amount of weeks, he hasn't authorized it." Peatling has actually participated in 41 games throughout his 3 and also a half times at the nightclub, as well as has been either the sub or subbed off in greater than a region (11) of those video games. While not generally played close to target, the Banderole Hills item proved early in his occupation he possesses profession in the location, booting three successive loots of 3 targets just before his 10th video game in the league.And with the approaching rebound of past captain Stephen Coniglio, he might be actually forced back inside the attacking arc if he is actually to store his area in the side." With Coniglio possibly going back today, it is actually mosting likely to interest view where James Peatling fits ahead of the finals," Barnes incorporated." I reckon several of the Victorian clubs would correct across him you take a look at (his) amounts, he appears like a person that needs to have some elderly chance and some faith," bunch Jay Clark finished by saying.The Giants address Fremantle at ENGIE Coliseum this Sunday afternoon at 1:45 pm AEST.