.A Rule Johnson Medallist is fighting for the odds to participate in again in 2024 as well as get themself a contract extension.And a "red-hot" inside midfielder in western Sydney is turning heads in Victoria as he stays unsigned.Stay approximately date along with all the latest player action information along with AFLTrade Whispers!Watch every video game until the 2024 AFL Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free of cost test today > Round 23WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Specify a deposit limit.NORM SMITH MEDALLIST REQUIRES NEW CONTRACT2016 premiership gamer and Rule Smith Medallist Jason Johannisen is secured a nationality versus opportunity to confirm his exercise just before the beginning of the Bulldogs' enthusiastic AFL finals campaign-- all while attempting to get himself yet another agreement extension.The 31-year-old but to be offered an extension by his group of 14 years, having constantly battled delicate tissue injuries the last three months. Communicating on Fox Footy's Midweek Implements, Herald Sunlight writer Glenn McFarlane laid his circumstance bare, with the Bulldogs designating him as '1-2 weeks' away on their trauma document last night." He have not played because Round 9-- thus he's targeted the first full week of the VFL finals to receive themself back from that calf bone injury he is actually pushing incredibly difficult (to return for September)," McFarlane stated." He's out of deal, (there's) no contract facing him currently, however he is actually very keen to use." He is actually probable that very first full week of the VFL finals is in fact the (AFL pre-finals) bye ... he corrects up against it, there is actually certainly-- however what selection performs he possess?" This might be his final odds to use once again following year ... preferring him all the very best, since he is actually been a terrific servant of the Western side Bulldogs." Johannisen has actually participated in 196 games at Whitten Oval considering that his launching in 2012, as well as has actually participated in predominately as a half-back with the periodic time as a pacy forward.But in his standard area off in support, it might be a difficult decision for train Luke Beveridge to make must be actually become fit in opportunity for his potential finals initiative." He's up against Lachie Thorn (and also) Chip Coffield in the team, he is actually certainly not taking Bailey Dale's place-- to make sure that is actually heading to be actually hard," Midweek Tools multitude Jay Clark finished through mentioning. The Bulldogs will definitely finish their home-and-away season with suits versus North Melbourne and also GWS, and also along with pair of triumphes, will certainly make sure Johannisen has the chance to play again in 2024. Jason Johannisen is racing agains the time clock to place his hand up for option come September (Photograph by Michael Willson/AFL Photos by means of Getty Images) Resource: Getty ImagesINTRIGUE INCREASES AROUND 'RED-HOT' GIANTS MIDFIELDER YET TO SIGNGWS inside upward James Peatling is actually still yet to join the dotted pipes for the orange and also charcoal past 2024, along with a belief he is actually today properly and genuinely on the radar of rivalrous nightclubs due to his violet type patch.Having picked up 16 trains votes in the final 3 rounds-- including an ideal 10 final weekend against Brisbane-- Peatling looks to be in career-best type having fun in his intended midfield role.But as the Adviser Sunlight's Josh Barnes clarified on Fox Footy's Midweek Outfit, this period has been actually a sluggish melt for the 23-year-old before obtaining additional video game opportunity." He's in red-form, however he's only just started playing in that GWS midfield he's participated in the last month in the centre square-- prior to that, seven of his 11 games (this year) he was actually the below," Barnes pointed out on Tuesday night." He wants to participate in as an inside midfielder, however it's been hard for him to get into the group as a mid-season draftee from a couple of years ago." He is a New South Welshman, he has (had) an agreement before him for a variety of full weeks, he have not signed it." Peatling has actually participated in 41 games throughout his 3 and a half times at the nightclub, as well as has actually been either the sub or even subbed off in more than a part (11) of those games. While certainly not usually played near to target, the Banderole Hillsides item proved early in his profession he possesses profession in the region, booting three consecutive loots of three targets before his 10th video game in the league.And along with the upcoming rebound of previous captain Stephen Coniglio, he may be actually driven inside the striking arc if he is to store his area in the edge." With Coniglio likely coming back today, it is actually visiting be interesting to view where James Peatling fits in front of the finals," Barnes incorporated." I reckon several of the Victorian nightclubs would certainly correct around him you consider (his) numbers, he seems like someone who needs to have some senior opportunity and also some faith," lot Jay Clark ended up through saying.The Giants tackle Fremantle at ENGIE Coliseum this Sunday afternoon at 1:45 pm AEST.