.A Standard Johnson Medallist is actually defending the chance to participate in once more in 2024 as well as earn himself an arrangement extension.And a "red-hot" inside midfielder in western Sydney is actually switching minds in Victoria as he remains unsigned.Stay approximately time along with all the latest player movement headlines with AFLTrade Whispers!Watch every activity up until the 2024 AFL Grand Final deal with no ad-breaks throughout use Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your cost-free trial today > Round 23WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Specify a down payment limit.NORM johnson MEDALLIST REQUIRES NEW CONTRACT2016 premiership player and also Norm Smith Medallist Jason Johannisen is secured a race against opportunity to confirm his fitness prior to the beginning of the Bulldogs' enthusiastic AFL finals initiative-- all while attempting to earn himself another deal extension.The 31-year-old but to be offered an extension by his club of 14 years, having constantly battled smooth cells injuries the final 3 months. Talking on Fox Footy's Midweek Trappings, Adviser Sunlight journalist Glenn McFarlane laid his circumstance bare, with the Bulldogs labelling him as '1-2 weeks' away on their personal injury record the other day." He have not played considering that Sphere 9-- so he is actually targeted the very first full week of the VFL finals to obtain himself back coming from that calf bone injury he is actually driving very challenging (to come back for September)," McFarlane claimed." He's out of contract, (there's) no agreement before him presently, yet he is actually very eager to use." He is actually hopeful that very first full week of the VFL finals is in fact the (AFL pre-finals) bye ... he's right up versus it, there is actually no question-- yet what selection does he possess?" This might be his last odds to use again next year ... wishing him all the best, due to the fact that he's been a terrific servant of the Western side Bulldogs." Johannisen has actually played 196 games at Whitten Oval given that his launching in 2012, and has participated in predominately as a half-back along with the occasional season as a pacy forward.But in his typical location off in defence, it might be actually a difficult selection for instructor Luke Beveridge to create should be ended up being match time for his prospective finals campaign." He's competing with Lachie Thorn (and) Nick Coffield in the group, he is actually certainly not taking Bailey Dale's area-- to ensure that is actually visiting be actually hard," Midweek Tackle host Jay Clark finished by stating. The Bulldogs will complete their home-and-away time with matches against North Melbourne and also GWS, and with two wins, will definitely ensure Johannisen has the chance to participate in once more in 2024. Jason Johannisen is competing agains the time clock to place his hand up for selection come September (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos through Getty Images) Resource: Getty ImagesINTRIGUE EXPANDS AROUND 'RED-HOT' GIANTS MIDFIELDER YET TO SIGNGWS inside bull James Peatling is actually still however to register the dotted pipes for the orange as well as charcoal beyond 2024, along with a belief he is today properly and also definitely on the radar of rival clubs due to his purple type patch.Having grabbed 16 coaches votes in the final three rounds-- consisting of a best 10 last weekend break versus Brisbane-- Peatling seem in career-best kind playing in his intended midfield role.But as the Herald Sun's Josh Barnes discussed on Fox Footy's Midweek Implements, this time has been a sluggish burn for the 23-year-old just before acquiring even more game opportunity." He remains in red-form, but he's merely started playing because GWS midfield he is actually played the final month in the center square-- prior to that, seven of his 11 video games (this year) he was actually the below," Barnes said on Tuesday night." He would like to play as an interior midfielder, however it is actually been actually hard for him to get into the team as a mid-season draftee coming from a couple of years ago." He is a New South Welshman, he has (had) a deal in front of him for a variety of weeks, he hasn't signed it." Peatling has actually played 41 activities around his 3 and also a half of seasons at the nightclub, and also has actually been actually either the below or even subbed off in much more than a region (11) of those activities. While not normally played near to goal, the Pennant Hills product verified early in his profession he possesses trade in the location, booting three successive loots of 3 goals before his 10th activity in the league.And with the upcoming return of former captain Stephen Coniglio, he might be forced back inside the striking arc if he is to keep his place in the side." Along with Coniglio possibly coming back today, it's heading to be interesting to see where James Peatling matches ahead of the finals," Barnes incorporated." I reckon a few of the Victorian nightclubs would certainly be right around him you look at (his) varieties, he appears like somebody that needs to have some senior option and also some religion," multitude Jay Clark ended up through saying.The Giants take on Fremantle at ENGIE Coliseum this Saturday mid-day at 1:45 pm AEST.