Membership Growing

[Geddy Lee 582]

I finally got my membership sent out to me!

[Dreamin' Demon 10]

we currently have MORE members than any of StKilda,Dogs, or the Roos

And we won the SPOON ?

[AzzKikA 2,371]

You don't WIN the SPOON!!! It's not an award to be proud of!!! :angry:

[Guest Rojik of the Arctic]

Got mine this arvo. Geez, the merchandise shop is in a nightmare of a position. I don't use credit cards so I had to go in person but it's not a place I would head to if I didn't have to.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Got mine this arvo. Geez, the merchandise shop is in a nightmare of a position. I don't use credit cards so I had to go in person but it's not a place I would head to if I didn't have to.

Just one of the issues MFC have with merchandising!

[rpfc 27,676]

Got mine this arvo. Geez, the merchandise shop is in a nightmare of a position. I don't use credit cards so I had to go in person but it's not a place I would head to if I didn't have to.

Hopefully, this will be rectified when we move back under the umbrella of the MCC.

[rollinson 65 181]

Came across this on BigFooty which shows our unique situation.

Interesting to see the latest breakdown of AFL clubs supported by MCC members published in the November MCC Newsletter

Melbourne 21%

Essendon 13%

Collingwood 11%

Carlton 9%

Hawthorn 8%

Richmond7%

Geelong 7%

St Kilda 5%

Kangaroos 3%

Sydney 2% maybe 3%

Western Bulldogs 2%maybe 3%

Brisbane 2%

No club listed 8%

----------------- = 98% or close to 100%

West Coast

Adelaide

Port Adelaide

Fremantle fewer than 1% each and in total

With the cost of membership ranging roughly from $400-600 a year, you can understand why MCC Demons fans don't chip in that extra cost to cover a full membership. They already get what they pay for in their regular MCC membership and that's why the move back into the MCC is important.

If we can tap into that well of Dees fans who are members then automatically our membership would increase from our level of about 29,000 to high 30's or even low 40's. We have to offer something unique to these supporters to give them incentive to part with more cash and i feel that the the Club when they come back into the fold offer a $100 MCC only membership which would include things like:

An MCC memebrs only night with the club. Meet the players etc.

A special MCC/MFC pin or tie.

Just some ideas for the future. I have more but the company boss is in town so it's time to minimise my screen!

Go Dees!!!

[rollinson 65 181]

incisive post, mate...

keep it up...

[rollinson 65 181]

dunno how the above happened...

I am a computer illiterate...

I was trying to compliment theox05 on his post...

(go back to read only, rollo, you idiot !!)

[Mousey 47]

26 195

All moving along nicely

[H_T 2,941]

26,195 - Up she goes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

edit: The way it is going I might have to soon re-evaluate my prediction of 31,484!

[montasaurus 0]

26,195 - Up she goes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

edit: The way it is going I might have to soon re-evaluate my prediction of 31,484!

30k by monday?

I wonder how many will sign up on Sunday. If we have a couple of early wins does any one think we're a chance for 35k?

[Gorgoroth 12,431]

That is a awesome effort, gratz to all involved and to the members getting themselves signed up early!!!!!

[beelzebub 22,707]

That is a awesome effort, gratz to all involved and to the members getting themselves signed up early!!!!!

it is ist it would not really have dared to dream we would be this far down the path. We're on the road back people Certainly a continous journey still fraught with potholes etc but you can sense the Red and Blue is becoming a believable entity again.

A journey of a thousand miles as they say....... but we are way past the first steps..and were gaining momentum.

I have the sneaking suspicion our numbers are more sustainable as well as say compared the Dogs and Roos

[montasaurus 0]

A journey of a thousand miles as they say....... but we are way past the first steps..and were gaining momentum.

I have the sneaking suspicion our numbers are more sustainable as well as say compared the Dogs and Roos

Isn't it, they are both struggling for members at the top of their game. What happens when some leaner times come. Nth is the biggest concern it seems like as a club they are going backwards even though they have been reasonable successful in the last few years. Lets hope they can rally like we have in the darker times coming

[H_T 2,941]

30k by monday?

I wonder how many will sign up on Sunday. If we have a couple of early wins does any one think we're a chance for 35k?

I don't think 30K by monday. Maybe close to 28K?

I would have thought around 32K more likely. I would be pleasantly surprised with the club reaching 35K.

[Sir Why You Little 35,320]

Isn't it, they are both struggling for members at the top of their game. What happens when some leaner times come. Nth is the biggest concern it seems like as a club they are going backwards even though they have been reasonable successful in the last few years. Lets hope they can rally like we have in the darker times coming

Lets be Honest, Their is only room for one Melbourne in this city. North Melbourne should have moved to the Gold Coast. Call me a heartless Bastard if you wish but within 5 years that club will be on its knees. If they cannot generate a strong membership with Brayshaw at the Top they are staring at oblivion. The Bulldogs are a little better off, but only just.

We the MFC must be aware of all this. Our connection with the MCC will be a major bonus, but the Club must be Prudent & well run. I Hope Mr Schwabb can start this situation rolling.

[Jaded No More 59,833]

Lets be Honest, Their is only room for one Melbourne in this city. North Melbourne should have moved to the Gold Coast.

How a Melbourne supporter could advocate the relocation or extinction of another football club is beyond me.

I would never ever wish this sort of thing on any club... except Carlton, who as far as I'm concerned should be wiped off the face of the planet.

Whether or not North can continue to exist in this current environment, I'm not sure, but I hope they do.

Knowing what it feels like to have your own club under threat, I can't imagine how hard it must be for North supporters, who despite relatively recent successes are still struggling for members and money.

I also refuse to believe that our future existence depends on the failure of other clubs.

[Gorgoroth 12,431]

I echo your sentiments too Jaded, especially about Carltank, although if the bullies went I would not care, don't like them either!

[45HG 1,539]

Absolutely Jaded, we should all back all clubs to remain as they are.

The game has changed enough throughout it's history, but to see anymore Victorian clubs go would be heartbreaking.

[Sir Why You Little 35,320]

How a Melbourne supporter could advocate the relocation or extinction of another football club is beyond me.

I would never ever wish this sort of thing on any club... except Carlton, who as far as I'm concerned should be wiped off the face of the planet.

Whether or not North can continue to exist in this current environment, I'm not sure, but I hope they do.

Knowing what it feels like to have your own club under threat, I can't imagine how hard it must be for North supporters, who despite relatively recent successes are still struggling for members and money.

I also refuse to believe that our future existence depends on the failure of other clubs.

Our Future does not depend on the Failures of others- i didn't say that. All i said is i do not think North will survive within 5 years. They may regret that they did not relocate at all, or else they will leave the building as North Melbourne, or they will prove me wrong & thrive but i seriously doubt it.

I don't Hate North i just don't think they will survive. Last year they received a bucket load of sympathy Memberships. This year the reality of the supporter base kicks in.

Don't Forget 2 years ago only 25,000 rolled up to a Final that the Kangas played in. That is unsustainable.

I still say their is Room for only one melbourne in this city.

[Sir Why You Little 35,320]

Absolutely Jaded, we should all back all clubs to remain as they are.

The game has changed enough throughout it's history, but to see anymore Victorian clubs go would be heartbreaking.

Which is worse-To see North Wither & die like a dead Tree or Relocate?? 5 year reality check. 9 Teams will not Survive in this city unless some are on welfare & that will never bring a flag.

I Think it would be more heartbreaking to see North end up like Fitzroy. The Office running from a Hotel.

Thank God Jim Stynes Came along or it would have been us. We were that close.

[Kiss of Death 708]

Great time to jump on board.. pulling around 500 members each update,which i'm assuming would be daily... we have more members now than any time in the past, excluding last year and the year before, and those were completed membership totals for the whole year!

Almost 10,000 members up on ten years ago.

[Trisul 654]

I believe we will get 2k+ season start members. By crickey - Go the Dees !!

[Dreamin' Demon 10]

I don't Hate North i just don't think they will survive. Last year they received a bucket load of sympathy Memberships. This year the reality of the supporter base kicks in.

As at today, North have 23,577 members, which is not too bad at this time of the year.