.A Norm Smith Medallist is actually fighting for the possibility to play again in 2024 and earn themself a contract extension.And a "red-hot" inside midfielder in western side Sydney is transforming heads in Victoria as he stays unsigned.Stay around time with all the most recent player activity news along with AFLTrade Whispers!Watch every activity till the 2024 AFL Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks throughout play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your cost-free test today > Sphere 23WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Establish a down payment limit.NORM johnson MEDALLIST PUSHES FOR NEW CONTRACT2016 premiership player and also Norm Johnson Medallist Jason Johannisen is locked in a race versus time to prove his physical fitness just before the start of the Bulldogs' hopeful AFL finals campaign-- all while attempting to earn himself yet another agreement extension.The 31-year-old but to become given an extension by his group of 14 years, possessing constantly combated delicate cells traumas the final three months. Communicating on Fox Footy's Midweek Tackle, Herald Sunshine reporter Glenn McFarlane laid his scenario basic, along with the Bulldogs designating him as '1-2 full weeks' away on their trauma record the other day." He hasn't participated in due to the fact that Round 9-- thus he's targeted the initial week of the VFL finals to receive themself back coming from that calf injury he's pressing extremely hard (to come back for September)," McFarlane mentioned." He runs out contract, (there is actually) no deal in front of him at the moment, however he's extremely interested to use." He is inspiring that very first week of the VFL finals is actually the (AFL pre-finals) bye ... he's right up versus it, there is actually no doubt-- but what choice performs he possess?" This could be his last chance to use again upcoming year ... wishing him all the most effective, due to the fact that he's been a very good servant of the Western side Bulldogs." Johannisen has participated in 196 activities at Whitten Oval given that his launching in 2012, and has participated in predominately as a half-back along with the occasional period as a pacy forward.But in his standard spot off in support, it may be a difficult decision for trainer Luke Beveridge to create must be come to be suit opportunity for his potential finals project." He is actually competing with Lachie Bramble (and also) Chip Coffield in the staff, he's certainly not taking Bailey Dale's location-- so that's going to be hard," Midweek Tools lot Jay Clark finished through saying. The Bulldogs will definitely finish their home-and-away period with matches versus North Melbourne and GWS, as well as with pair of success, will definitely ensure Johannisen possesses the possibility to play again in 2024. Jason Johannisen is actually competing agains the clock to put his palm up for variety come September (Photograph through Michael Willson/AFL Photos using Getty Images) Resource: Getty ImagesINTRIGUE DEVELOPS AROUND 'RED-HOT' GIANTS MIDFIELDER YET TO SIGNGWS inside upward James Peatling is actually still yet to register the dotted pipes for the orange as well as charcoal past 2024, with an idea he is now well and really on the radar of rivalrous clubs with the help of his purple form patch.Having got 16 coaches enact the last 3 rounds-- featuring a best 10 final weekend break versus Brisbane-- Peatling seem in career-best form playing in his preferred midfield role.But as the Adviser Sunlight's Josh Barnes described on Fox Footy's Midweek Tools, this season has actually been actually a sluggish shed for the 23-year-old before receiving additional game opportunity." He remains in red-form, however he is actually only just started playing in that GWS midfield he's participated in the last month in the facility square-- prior to that, seven of his 11 video games (this year) he was actually the sub," Barnes said on Tuesday night." He desires to participate in as an inside midfielder, however it's been hard for him to break into the crew as a mid-season draftee from a number of years back." He is actually a New South Welshman, he possesses (possessed) an agreement in front of him for a variety of weeks, he hasn't authorized it." Peatling has participated in 41 activities all over his three and also a 50 percent times at the club, and also has actually been either the below or subbed off in much more than a region (11) of those activities. While not usually participated in near to goal, the Banderole Hills product verified early in his occupation he possesses profession in the place, booting three successive payloads of three targets prior to his 10th game in the league.And along with the impending rebound of past leader Stephen Coniglio, he may be actually forced back inside the striking arc if he is to keep his spot in the side." Along with Coniglio likely going back this week, it's visiting be interesting to view where James Peatling fits in advance of the finals," Barnes added." I reckon several of the Victorian clubs would certainly be right all over him you check out (his) varieties, he resembles someone who needs some elderly option and some faith," host Jay Clark finished through saying.The Giants take on Fremantle at ENGIE Coliseum this Sunday afternoon at 1:45 pm AEST.