.A Norm Johnson Medallist is fighting for the opportunity to participate in once more in 2024 and also gain himself a deal extension.And a "red-hot" inside midfielder in western Sydney is actually transforming minds in Victoria as he remains unsigned.Stay up to time with all the most up to date gamer movement headlines along with AFLTrade Whispers!Watch every video game up until the 2024 AFL Grand Final deal with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your free test today > Round 23WHAT'S GAMING REALLY PRICING YOU? Prepare a down payment limit.NORM johnson MEDALLIST REQUIRES NEW CONTRACT2016 premiership gamer and Norm Smith Medallist Jason Johannisen is locked in a nationality versus opportunity to confirm his health and fitness just before the beginning of the Bulldogs' hopeful AFL finals campaign-- all while attempting to gain themself another deal extension.The 31-year-old however to be used an extension through his group of 14 years, possessing constantly battled smooth cells traumas the last 3 months. Speaking on Fox Footy's Midweek Gear, Adviser Sunlight writer Glenn McFarlane set his circumstance bare, along with the Bulldogs designating him as '1-2 full weeks' away on their trauma document yesterday." He have not played given that Sphere 9-- so he's targeted the 1st week of the VFL finals to obtain themself back coming from that calf injury he is actually pressing extremely challenging (to come back for September)," McFarlane mentioned." He runs out deal, (there is actually) no agreement facing him presently, but he is actually very keen to play on." He is inspiriting that 1st week of the VFL finals is in fact the (AFL pre-finals) bye ... he's right up against it, there's certainly-- yet what option performs he possess?" This could be his last possibility to play on once again upcoming year ... wishing him all the most ideal, since he's been actually a very good server of the Western side Bulldogs." Johannisen has actually played 196 activities at Whitten Oval due to the fact that his debut in 2012, as well as has actually played predominately as a half-back with the occasional period as a pacy forward.But in his typical place off in support, it may be actually a hard decision for instructor Luke Beveridge to create ought to be become match time for his potential finals initiative." He's competing with Lachie Thorn (and also) Chip Coffield in the group, he's not taking Bailey Dale's place-- to ensure is actually heading to be actually hard," Midweek Tools bunch Jay Clark ended up through stating. The Bulldogs will certainly complete their home-and-away season with matches against North Melbourne as well as GWS, as well as with 2 wins, will definitely make sure Johannisen possesses the odds to play again in 2024. Jason Johannisen is actually racing agains the clock to put his hand up for choice happen September (Picture through Michael Willson/AFL Photos using Getty Images) Resource: Getty ImagesINTRIGUE EXPANDS AROUND 'RED-HOT' GIANTS MIDFIELDER YET TO SIGNGWS inside upward James Peatling is still however to sign on the dotted pipes for the orange and charcoal past 2024, along with a belief he is now well and genuinely on the radar of rivalrous nightclubs thanks to his violet kind patch.Having got 16 coaches votes in the last three rounds-- featuring an ideal 10 final weekend against 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 Outfit, this time has actually been actually a slow burn for the 23-year-old just before receiving additional activity time." He resides in red-form, but he's only began playing during that GWS midfield he's participated in the last month in the center square-- prior to that, seven of his 11 video games (this year) he was the sub," Barnes claimed on Tuesday night." He intends to play as a within midfielder, but it is actually been hard for him to burglarize the staff as a mid-season draftee coming from a number of years earlier." He is actually a New South Welshman, he has (had) a contract facing him for a lot of full weeks, he have not authorized it." Peatling has played 41 activities around his three as well as a half of seasons at the club, and also has actually been actually either the sub or subbed off in more than a sector (11) of those games. While certainly not generally participated in near target, the Banderole Hillsides product verified early in his occupation he possesses craft in the location, booting three successive hauls of 3 goals before his 10th video game in the league.And along with the impending return of previous captain Stephen Coniglio, he might be driven inside the attacking arc if he is actually to hold his area in the side." With Coniglio potentially going back recently, it's going to interest see where James Peatling fits in front of the finals," Barnes included." I reckon several of the Victorian clubs will correct throughout him you examine (his) numbers, he resembles someone who needs to have some senior opportunity and some faith," multitude Jay Clark finished by saying.The Giants deal with Fremantle at ENGIE Arena this Saturday afternoon at 1:45 pm AEST.