Western Bulldogs CEO Ameet Bains. Picture: AFL Photos

WILL a rolling fixture remain in 2021? And what's the latest on list sizes?

Western Bulldogs chief executive officer Ameet Bains joins a special Footy Feed podcast from the Gold Coast transition hub to chat through some of the big issues with AFL.com.au's Callum Twomey.

Bains discusses the Bulldogs' up and down season, when their young list can be in flag contention and gives an update on contract talks for captain Marcus Bontempelli.

Plus the Bulldogs' CEO shares an insight into the financial impact of COVID-19 and how Next Generation Academies could look in 2021.

Callum Twomey is joined by Western Bulldogs boss Ameet Bains for an update on the Dogs' season.

In this episode...

0:30 - Bains discusses his second trip to Queensland as part of the Bulldogs group.

2:50 - Why a rolling fixture could work beyond this year.

3:35 - How the Bulldogs are in a better position off the field than first expected earlier during football's shutdown period.

5:30 - A look at the Dogs' form this year and when their list will be ready for sustained success.

8:10 - Bains gives his take on what list numbers should be.

11:15 - It's revealed when the Bulldogs plan to lock in Marcus Bontempelli to a new deal.

12:00 - With the Bulldogs set to gain a star Next Generation Academy prospect this season, Bains discusses the program's future.