.A Norm Smith Medallist is fighting for the opportunity to play again in 2024 and get himself a deal extension.And a "red-hot" inside midfielder in western Sydney is turning minds in Victoria as he continues to be unsigned.Stay up to day with all the most recent player movement news along with AFLTrade Whispers!Watch every activity up until the 2024 AFL Grand Final cope with no ad-breaks during the course of use Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free of charge test today > Round 23WHAT'S GAMING REALLY PRICING YOU? Establish a deposit limit.NORM johnson MEDALLIST PUSHES FOR NEW CONTRACT2016 premiership gamer and also Standard Smith Medallist Jason Johannisen is actually secured a nationality against opportunity to confirm his health and fitness just before the beginning of the Bulldogs' hopeful AFL finals campaign-- all while trying to get themself one more contract extension.The 31-year-old however to be offered an expansion through his group of 14 years, possessing constantly fought soft cells injuries the last three months. Talking on Fox Footy's Midweek Tackle, Herald Sunlight reporter Glenn McFarlane set his scenario bare, along with the Bulldogs tagging him as '1-2 full weeks' away on their personal injury document the other day." He have not participated in considering that Sphere 9-- therefore he's targeted the first week of the VFL finals to acquire himself back from that calf accident he is actually pushing really challenging (to get back for September)," McFarlane claimed." He's out of deal, (there is actually) no agreement in front of him at the moment, but he's extremely keen to play on." He is actually inspiriting that initial full week of the VFL finals is really the (AFL pre-finals) bye ... he's right up against it, there is actually no question-- however what selection performs he have?" This could be his final opportunity to play on once again upcoming year ... wishing him all the most effective, due to the fact that he's been a great servant of the Western Bulldogs." Johannisen has played 196 activities at Whitten Oval due to the fact that his launching in 2012, as well as has played predominately as a half-back along with the occasional season as a pacy forward.But in his typical area off in protection, it might be a challenging decision for trainer Luke Beveridge to make should be actually become match time for his potential finals initiative." He's up against Lachie Thorn (and) Nick Coffield in the team, he is actually certainly not taking Bailey Dale's place-- to ensure that's heading to be hard," Midweek Outfit lot Jay Clark ended up through claiming. The Bulldogs will certainly finish their home-and-away time along with suits against North Melbourne as well as GWS, and along with pair of wins, will definitely make certain Johannisen has the possibility to play once again in 2024. Jason Johannisen is actually competing agains the time clock to place his hand up for choice happen September (Image through Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images) Source: Getty ImagesINTRIGUE DEVELOPS AROUND 'RED-HOT' GIANTS MIDFIELDER YET TO SIGNGWS inside upward James Peatling is still but to sign on the populated pipes for the orange as well as charcoal past 2024, with a belief he is now properly and definitely on the radar of competing nightclubs thanks to his violet form patch.Having grabbed 16 coaches votes in the last 3 rounds-- featuring a best 10 final weekend break versus Brisbane-- Peatling seem in career-best form having fun in his wanted midfield role.But as the Adviser Sun's Josh Barnes discussed on Fox Footy's Midweek Tools, this period has been a slow shed for the 23-year-old just before obtaining additional game time." He remains in red-form, yet he's only just began playing during that GWS midfield he is actually participated in the last month in the centre square-- prior to that, 7 of his 11 activities (this year) he was the sub," Barnes said on Tuesday night." 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 coming from a couple of years earlier." He is actually a New South Welshman, he possesses (possessed) a contract before him for a number of full weeks, he have not authorized it." Peatling has played 41 activities all over his 3 and also a half of times at the nightclub, and has actually been actually either the sub or subbed off in more than a quarter (11) of those activities. While not typically played near target, the Banderole Hills product verified early in his career he has profession in the region, kicking 3 consecutive payloads of 3 goals prior to his 10th game in the league.And with the upcoming return of former captain Stephen Coniglio, he may be driven inside the assaulting arc if he is to keep his location in the side." Along with Coniglio possibly coming back today, it's visiting be interesting to see where James Peatling fits in front of the finals," Barnes included." I reckon several of the Victorian nightclubs will correct across him you examine (his) varieties, he seems like somebody who needs to have some elderly option and also some faith," host Jay Clark completed by saying.The Giants tackle Fremantle at ENGIE Arena this Saturday mid-day at 1:45 pm AEST.