.A Rule Smith Medallist is fighting for the possibility to participate in once more in 2024 as well as make himself an arrangement extension.And a "red-hot" inside midfielder in western side Sydney is transforming minds in Victoria as he remains unsigned.Stay approximately date with all the latest player movement updates with AFLTrade Whispers!Watch every game till the 2024 AFL Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks during use Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your complimentary test today > Sphere 23WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Specify a down payment limit.NORM SMITH MEDALLIST REQUIRES NEW CONTRACT2016 premiership gamer and Standard Johnson Medallist Jason Johannisen is actually nailed down a nationality versus opportunity to show his health and fitness before the begin of the Bulldogs' confident AFL finals project-- all while attempting to gain himself another arrangement extension.The 31-year-old yet to be used an expansion by his club of 14 years, possessing persistently fought soft tissue injuries the last 3 months. Speaking on Fox Footy's Midweek Tools, Adviser Sunshine writer Glenn McFarlane laid his situation basic, with the Bulldogs classifying him as '1-2 full weeks' away on their trauma file last night." He have not played since Sphere 9-- therefore he's targeted the very first week of the VFL finals to acquire themself back from that calf accident he's driving very tough (to return for September)," McFarlane mentioned." He's out of contract, (there's) no deal before him at the moment, yet he's incredibly eager to use." He is actually inspiriting that initial full week of the VFL finals is in fact the (AFL pre-finals) bye ... he's right up versus it, there is actually no doubt-- yet what option does he possess?" This could be his last chance to use once again upcoming year ... wishing him all the most ideal, because he's been actually an excellent servant of the Western Bulldogs." Johannisen has played 196 video games at Whitten Oval considering that his debut in 2012, as well as has actually participated in predominately as a half-back along with the occasional time as a pacy forward.But in his traditional area off in defence, it might be actually a challenging selection for instructor Luke Beveridge to create must be actually come to be suit opportunity for his possible finals campaign." He is actually up against Lachie Thorn (as well as) Chip Coffield in the staff, he is actually not taking Bailey Dale's spot-- in order that is actually going to be actually hard," Midweek Outfit bunch Jay Clark completed by pointing out. The Bulldogs are going to finish their home-and-away period along with suits against North Melbourne and also GWS, as well as with 2 victories, will certainly make sure Johannisen possesses the chance to participate in once again in 2024. Jason Johannisen is competing agains the time clock to place his hand up for variety happen September (Picture through Michael Willson/AFL Photos by means of Getty Images) Source: Getty ImagesINTRIGUE INCREASES AROUND 'RED-HOT' GIANTS MIDFIELDER YET TO SIGNGWS inside bull James Peatling is still yet to sign on the dotted pipes for the orange and charcoal beyond 2024, along with an opinion he is now well and also absolutely on the radar of competing clubs with the help of his violet kind patch.Having got 16 coaches votes in the final three rounds-- including a best 10 final weekend break versus Brisbane-- Peatling looks to be in career-best form having fun in his intended midfield role.But as the Adviser Sun's Josh Barnes explained on Fox Footy's Midweek Outfit, this time has actually been a sluggish burn for the 23-year-old prior to getting more video game opportunity." He resides in red-form, yet he is actually merely started playing during that GWS midfield he is actually played the last month in the center square-- before that, seven of his 11 games (this year) he was the below," Barnes mentioned on Tuesday night." He desires to play as a within midfielder, yet it's been hard for him to get into the crew as a mid-season draftee coming from a number of years back." He is actually a New South Welshman, he possesses (possessed) a deal before him for a lot of weeks, he have not authorized it." Peatling has actually participated in 41 video games all over his three as well as a 50 percent periods at the nightclub, and has been actually either the sub or even subbed off in more than a part (11) of those video games. While certainly not normally played near goal, the Pennant Hillsides product confirmed early in his job he has craft in the area, kicking 3 consecutive payloads of three goals before his 10th video game in the league.And along with the approaching return of past captain Stephen Coniglio, he might be driven inside the assaulting arc if he is actually to keep his place in the edge." Along with Coniglio possibly coming back recently, it's going to interest view where James Peatling fits in front of the finals," Barnes incorporated." I reckon some of the Victorian clubs would certainly be right all over him you look at (his) numbers, he seems like someone that requires some elderly possibility and also some religion," multitude Jay Clark finished by saying.The Giants tackle Fremantle at ENGIE Coliseum this Sunday afternoon at 1:45 pm AEST.