http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsart...72/default.aspx

I've gone with 2, dont mind 3 though.

Another good idea by the club really.

Edited July 8, 200916 yr by Dannyz

They've all got that annoying square MFC logo.

I won't buy any merchandise until it's flicked and replaced by a demon or MFC or something.

They've all got that annoying square MFC logo.

I won't buy any merchandise until it's flicked and replaced by a demon or MFC or something.

Tend to agree i prefer the demon logo afterall that is our nickname

I think option two is the best, followed by option one. Option three sucks - it's the scarf equivalent of Port's or Freo's club song.

They've all got that annoying square MFC logo.

I won't buy any merchandise until it's flicked and replaced by a demon or MFC or something.

Agreed. Will again be giving this one to my girlfriend.

Edited July 8, 200916 yr by Dannyz

Either 2 or 3. Dont like 1 because of the pattern, 2 is good cos it's simple and 3 is good cos there's a demon on it.

Not a huge deal though.

Option 3 for me.

3 Something different

3 Something different

2 for me

3 is the most innovative and a bit different, so I went for that.

But god our merchandising efforts kill me. Who is designing this stuff???

Wish I had time to do some freelance work for them.

Not that I particularly care (my 2009 one is still in the plastic), but...

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dam it!!! Looks like the square logo is staying next year!!!

Option 3 because it has a demon on it and we are the DEMONS!

dam it!!! Looks like the square logo is staying next year!!!

Option 3 because it has a demon on it and we are the DEMONS!

I think Jimmy wants the Demon back. May still happen.

Number 3 gets my vote. Number 2 is almost exactly what you can buy at the merchandise stands around the G and 1 is just horrid.

Maybe we could come up with a new piece of clothing/symbol of recognition instead of the scarf. Whilst I like it, I have that many at home I simply don't know what to do with them. Would it be worthwhile to somehow add the level of membership (Bronze, Silver, Gold etc.) to the scarf to recognise and distinguish longer-term members?

What's wrong with a members cap, beany or something else for a change? :angry:

How many bloody scarves does the club think we need?

Surely if the club are going to give members free merchandise it is logical to give them something different every year especially so that those who don't/won't or can't afford to buy it are fully decked out.

End Rant.

Oh yeah. Option 2

Go Dees - Building for the Future.

Option 2, but swing the logo 90 degrees so that it matches the 2010 and will sit the right way up when draped around your neck.

Number 3 gets my vote. Number 2 is almost exactly what you can buy at the merchandise stands around the G and 1 is just horrid.

Maybe we could come up with a new piece of clothing/symbol of recognition instead of the scarf. Whilst I like it, I have that many at home I simply don't know what to do with them. Would it be worthwhile to somehow add the level of membership (Bronze, Silver, Gold etc.) to the scarf to recognise and distinguish longer-term members?

That sounds like a good idea, but it's too costly since it would change regularly and you would be making smaller, more specified production runs, which would be both a logistical and financial nightmare.

Besides, since I assume we don't have a large number of gold members, you'd be hard pressed to find overseas factories that will be willing to manufacture such a small quantity (minimum order is probably around 10,000 units since the product itself is highly specified anyway) without charging you ridiculous amounts of money for it.

We need to remember that since the club makes no money on these scarves, they have to keep the costs down to a minimum.

From that perspective, design 2 would be the cheapest to knit because of its repeat bulk pattern, whereas design 3 would be the most expensive. I still like 3 though :D

Surely if the club are going to give members free merchandise it is logical to give them something different every year especially so that those who don't/won't or can't afford to buy it are fully decked out.

Again, the scarf would be the cheapest thing to get made.

Beanies need to be knitted on a circular tube, and caps require a minimum of 3 pattern pieces as well as additional details such as those plastic tabs at the back. That all adds significant costs.

Just be happy that we get something for free given our financial position.

Sorry to sound like a cheapskate, but I know how much other clubs spend on crap membership merchandise each year, and I'd hate to think we spend as much.

Yeah you're right, although I reckon we would have a few Gold Members (myself included I am quite proud to say . I know this is a little OT, but is there a level above Gold? I can't find any references to the levels on the club's website.

I am all for a return to a "demonic" logo. I think end of next year would be a perfect time to reintroduce it as we start our ascent of the ladder and other teams start fearing us. This is, of course, on the proviso that it is a fierce, fearsome demon and not some cartoon character.

How many of these things can i wear!!!?? Surely there are other collectibles we could receive? For example caps, pins, T shirts, pens, radios, or may be a snuggie?

There are some highly strung people on this site...

All three look good, the first one is intriguing because it the famous MFC sticker, 24 of them, stuck together.

Second one is your classic two-tone, and the third one has a demon.

But I'm going with '24 stickers.' That's number 1.

Whose with me?

For example caps, pins, T shirts, pens, radios, or may be a snuggie?

I hope I am right in picking up the sarcasm in that comment, but please don't go giving them any ideas!!!! The day the MFC put Demon Snuggies on sale is the day I dump a tonne of cow manure in front of the rectangular stadium/Casey/MCG offices.

There are some highly strung people on this site...

I admit that I'm a bit insane when it comes to our apparel/merchandise, because that's what I study/do for a living.

Also because merchandise is a major revenue source for many AFL clubs, and while I don't know the specifics, I am pretty certain that we don't make a killing in this department.

There is a lot of potential to expand on the merchandise we currently have. I'd also love to know whether Reebok is responsible for the bulk of the design, or whether we have a designer working at the club or whether we employ freelancers.

I keep telling myself that I'll get onto the club and try and offer my help, but I haven't got the time and I'm pretty sure my employer would be pretty [censored] if I did that. One day...

But I'm going with '24 stickers.' That's number 1.

Whose with me?

Not me - that would be my last preference

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all i can say is, compare the dees shop and range of merchandise with that of tottenham hotspur

http://shop.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs08/index.php

granted, they are a much richer english premier league club with a big following, but gee theres a lot of stuff on there.