.A Standard Johnson Medallist is actually defending the possibility to play once more in 2024 as well as gain themself a deal extension.And a "red-hot" inside midfielder in western Sydney is turning minds in Victoria as he stays unsigned.Stay as much as day along with all the current player activity headlines along with AFLTrade Whispers!Watch every game up until the 2024 AFL Grand Final cope with no ad-breaks during the course of use Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your totally free trial today > Sphere 23WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Set a deposit limit.NORM SMITH MEDALLIST PROMOTES NEW CONTRACT2016 premiership gamer and Norm Smith Medallist Jason Johannisen is actually secured a nationality against opportunity to confirm his health and fitness before the start of the Bulldogs' confident AFL finals initiative-- all while making an effort to make themself yet another agreement extension.The 31-year-old however to be given an expansion through his club of 14 years, having constantly battled soft tissue accidents the last 3 months. Speaking on Fox Footy's Midweek Tackle, Adviser Sunlight reporter Glenn McFarlane laid his situation basic, with the Bulldogs designating him as '1-2 full weeks' away on their personal injury file the other day." He hasn't participated in given that Round 9-- therefore he's targeted the initial full week of the VFL finals to obtain himself back coming from that calf personal injury he's driving extremely hard (to return for September)," McFarlane pointed out." He's out of contract, (there's) no deal facing him presently, but he's really interested to use." He is inspiring that very first week of the VFL finals is in fact the (AFL pre-finals) bye ... he's right up against it, there is actually no doubt-- but what selection performs he possess?" This may be his last odds to play on once more upcoming year ... preferring him all the most effective, because he is actually been a very good slave of the Western side Bulldogs." Johannisen has actually played 196 activities at Whitten Oval since his launching in 2012, and also has played predominately as a half-back along with the periodic period as a pacy forward.But in his typical area off in protection, it might be a difficult decision for train Luke Beveridge to create should be come to be match opportunity for his prospective finals project." He is actually up against Lachie Shrub (and also) Nick Coffield in the crew, he's certainly not taking Bailey Dale's place-- to ensure is actually heading to be actually hard," Midweek Outfit lot Jay Clark finished through stating. The Bulldogs will definitely finish their home-and-away time with suits against North Melbourne as well as GWS, and also along with two triumphes, are going to make sure Johannisen possesses the odds to play again in 2024. Jason Johannisen is dashing agains the time clock to put his palm up for assortment happen September (Photograph through Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images) Source: Getty ImagesINTRIGUE DEVELOPS AROUND 'RED-HOT' GIANTS MIDFIELDER YET TO SIGNGWS inside bull James Peatling is still however to register the dotted pipes for the orange and charcoal beyond 2024, with a belief he is now properly and also genuinely on the radar of rival nightclubs thanks to his violet type patch.Having got 16 trainers votes in the last 3 rounds-- featuring an excellent 10 final weekend against Brisbane-- Peatling looks to be in career-best form having fun in his intended midfield role.But as the Adviser Sun's Josh Barnes detailed on Fox Footy's Midweek Tackle, this period has actually been a slow-moving melt for the 23-year-old prior to receiving additional video game time." He's in red-form, but he is actually only started playing during that GWS midfield he is actually participated in the last month in the center square-- just before that, 7 of his 11 activities (this year) he was the sub," Barnes claimed on Tuesday evening." He desires to participate in as an interior midfielder, however it is actually been hard for him to burglarize the crew as a mid-season draftee coming from a number of years ago." He is a New South Welshman, he has (possessed) an arrangement in front of him for a variety of weeks, he hasn't authorized it." Peatling has actually played 41 video games all over his three as well as a 50% of times at the club, as well as has actually been either the below or even subbed off in much more than a part (11) of those video games. While not usually played near to target, the Pennant Hillsides item confirmed early in his occupation he possesses profession in the place, kicking 3 successive loots of 3 goals before his 10th video game in the league.And with the impending return of previous captain Stephen Coniglio, he may be actually forced back inside the attacking arc if he is actually to store his location in the side." Along with Coniglio likely returning recently, it is actually going to be interesting to see where James Peatling matches before the finals," Barnes added." I reckon several of the Victorian nightclubs will correct across him you look at (his) varieties, he appears like somebody that needs some elderly option and also some faith," lot Jay Clark completed through saying.The Giants deal with Fremantle at ENGIE Coliseum this Sunday mid-day at 1:45 pm AEST.