.A Standard Johnson Medallist is defending the possibility to play once more in 2024 as well as make himself an arrangement extension.And a "red-hot" inside midfielder in western side Sydney is actually transforming minds in Victoria as he continues to be unsigned.Stay as much as date along with all the latest gamer action news with AFLTrade Whispers!Watch every video game till the 2024 AFL Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial today > Sphere 23WHAT'S BETTING REALLY COSTING YOU? Prepare a deposit limit.NORM johnson MEDALLIST PUSHES FOR NEW CONTRACT2016 premiership player as well as Norm Smith Medallist Jason Johannisen is actually locked in an ethnicity versus time to confirm his exercise prior to the beginning of the Bulldogs' hopeful AFL finals campaign-- all while trying to earn himself yet another contract extension.The 31-year-old yet to become used an expansion through his group of 14 years, having persistently combated delicate cells traumas the last 3 months. Talking on Fox Footy's Midweek Gear, Herald Sun journalist Glenn McFarlane set his scenario basic, along with the Bulldogs designating him as '1-2 weeks' away on their accident report last night." He have not played given that Round 9-- thus he's targeted the 1st week of the VFL finals to acquire himself back from that calf bone accident he's driving very tough (to return for September)," McFarlane pointed out." He runs out deal, (there's) no deal facing him presently, yet he's very interested to play on." He is probable that very first week of the VFL finals is in fact the (AFL pre-finals) bye ... he's right up versus it, there is actually no doubt-- however what option performs he have?" This could be his last chance to use again following year ... wishing him all the best, due to the fact that he's been actually a terrific servant of the Western Bulldogs." Johannisen has actually participated in 196 activities at Whitten Oval due to the fact that his launching in 2012, and also has played predominately as a half-back with the occasional period as a pacy forward.But in his typical spot off in protection, it might be a tough decision for trainer Luke Beveridge to produce ought to be ended up being match opportunity for his potential finals project." He is actually competing with Lachie Bramble (and) Chip Coffield in the staff, he is actually not taking Bailey Dale's area-- to ensure's visiting be actually hard," Midweek Outfit multitude Jay Clark ended up through saying. The Bulldogs will finish their home-and-away season along with matches against North Melbourne as well as GWS, and with 2 wins, will make certain Johannisen possesses the chance to play again in 2024. Jason Johannisen is actually dashing agains the time clock to put his hand up for assortment come September (Photo through Michael Willson/AFL Photos through Getty Images) Source: Getty ImagesINTRIGUE EXPANDS AROUND 'RED-HOT' GIANTS MIDFIELDER YET TO SIGNGWS inside upward James Peatling is actually still yet to join the dotted line for the orange and also charcoal beyond 2024, along with a belief he is actually right now effectively and really on the radar of rivalrous clubs due to his purple form patch.Having picked up 16 instructors enact the final 3 cycles-- featuring an excellent 10 last weekend 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 Trappings, this period has been actually a slow-moving burn for the 23-year-old just before receiving even more video game time." He's in red-form, yet he's only began playing during that GWS midfield he is actually played the last month in the centre square-- prior to that, 7 of his 11 activities (this year) he was the sub," Barnes pointed out on Tuesday evening." He desires to participate in as an interior midfielder, yet it is actually been hard for him to break into the staff as a mid-season draftee coming from a couple of years ago." He is a New South Welshman, he possesses (possessed) a deal in front of him for a number of full weeks, he hasn't authorized it." Peatling has played 41 video games all over his 3 as well as a half of periods at the club, and has been actually either the below or even subbed off in much more than a part (11) of those video games. While not usually played near target, the Pennant Hills product verified early in his career he has trade in the place, kicking three successive hauls of three goals just before his 10th video game in the league.And along with the impending return of previous captain Stephen Coniglio, he might be actually forced back inside the striking arc if he is actually to keep his place in the side." Along with Coniglio possibly going back today, it's heading to interest view where James Peatling matches ahead of the finals," Barnes added." I reckon a few of the Victorian clubs would certainly correct around him you check out (his) amounts, he appears like a person that requires some elderly chance and some faith," multitude Jay Clark completed through saying.The Giants take on Fremantle at ENGIE Stadium this Sunday mid-day at 1:45 pm AEST.