.A Rule Smith Medallist is actually defending the possibility to play once more in 2024 and get himself a deal extension.And a "red-hot" inside midfielder in western side Sydney is transforming heads in Victoria as he stays unsigned.Stay up to day along with all the current player activity updates along with AFLTrade Whispers!Watch every video game till the 2024 AFL Grand Final deal with no ad-breaks in the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free of cost trial today > Sphere 23WHAT'S GAMING REALLY COSTING YOU? Specify a deposit limit.NORM SMITH MEDALLIST REQUIRES NEW CONTRACT2016 premiership player and Norm Johnson Medallist Jason Johannisen is secured an ethnicity against opportunity to show his physical fitness just before the beginning of the Bulldogs' hopeful AFL finals campaign-- all while attempting to get himself yet another contract extension.The 31-year-old yet to become offered an expansion by his club of 14 years, having constantly fought soft tissue personal injuries the final three months. Talking on Fox Footy's Midweek Tackle, Adviser Sunlight reporter Glenn McFarlane set his scenario basic, along with the Bulldogs designating him as '1-2 full weeks' away on their injury document last night." He hasn't played due to the fact that Sphere 9-- so he is actually targeted the very first week of the VFL finals to receive himself back from that calf bone injury he is actually pressing incredibly hard (to get back for September)," McFarlane pointed out." He's out of deal, (there is actually) no deal in front of him currently, however he's really interested to use." He is probable that 1st week of the VFL finals is actually the (AFL pre-finals) bye ... he corrects up against it, there's no doubt-- yet what option performs he have?" This might be his final possibility to play on once more upcoming year ... wanting him all the very best, given that he is actually been a terrific slave of the Western side Bulldogs." Johannisen has participated in 196 games at Whitten Oval since his launching in 2012, and has actually participated in predominately as a half-back along with the periodic time as a pacy forward.But in his traditional place off in support, it might be actually a hard choice for instructor Luke Beveridge to create need to be actually come to be match time for his prospective finals campaign." He's competing with Lachie Thorn (and) Chip Coffield in the group, he is actually not taking Bailey Dale's spot-- in order that's visiting be hard," Midweek Trappings host Jay Clark ended up by stating. The Bulldogs will certainly finish their home-and-away period with matches against North Melbourne and also GWS, and along with 2 wins, are going to ensure Johannisen possesses the chance to play once more in 2024. Jason Johannisen is actually dashing agains the clock to place his hand up for variety happen September (Picture through Michael Willson/AFL Photos using Getty Images) Source: Getty ImagesINTRIGUE DEVELOPS AROUND 'RED-HOT' GIANTS MIDFIELDER YET TO SIGNGWS inside upward James Peatling is actually still however to sign on the dotted line for the orange and charcoal beyond 2024, along with an idea he is right now effectively as well as definitely on the radar of rivalrous nightclubs because of his purple form patch.Having grabbed 16 trains enact the final three rounds-- featuring a perfect 10 final weekend break against Brisbane-- Peatling seem in career-best kind playing in his wanted midfield role.But as the Adviser Sun's Josh Barnes clarified on Fox Footy's Midweek Trappings, this season has actually been actually a slow burn for the 23-year-old before obtaining additional activity time." He remains in red-form, but he's merely began playing during that GWS midfield he is actually played the last month in the center square-- just before that, seven of his 11 video games (this year) he was actually the sub," Barnes said on Tuesday night." He wants to play as a within midfielder, but it is actually been hard for him to burglarize the staff as a mid-season draftee from a number of years back." He is a New South Welshman, he possesses (had) an agreement facing him for a variety of full weeks, he have not authorized it." Peatling has participated in 41 games around his 3 as well as a half of seasons at the nightclub, and also has actually been either the below or even subbed off in more than an area (11) of those activities. While not generally participated in near objective, the Pennant Hillsides item verified early in his job he possesses trade in the location, booting 3 successive hauls of 3 goals just before his 10th video game in the league.And along with the upcoming return of previous leader Stephen Coniglio, he may be actually driven inside the assaulting arc if he is to hold his location in the edge." With Coniglio likely going back today, it's heading to be interesting to observe where James Peatling matches in front of the finals," Barnes included." I reckon a few of the Victorian clubs will correct around him you take a look at (his) varieties, he resembles an individual who needs some elderly option and some faith," host Jay Clark completed through saying.The Giants handle Fremantle at ENGIE Arena this Saturday afternoon at 1:45 pm AEST.