My Heart Beats True - 2014 Membership Campaign Launched

[Gorgoroth 13,019]

No, the Dogs deserve nothing.

[old dee 23,872]

No, the Dogs deserve nothing.

No as a supporter of two perennial losers surely you have some sympathy for the Doggies?

[Gorgoroth 13,019]

None, I hate them. truly hate them, and their supporters, they suck too.

[Its Time for Another 4,287]

Peter Jackson is expecting around 37K. He's hopeful of more, but that's what we're on target to achieve.

I was at a function earlier in the week at the MCG. He considers it a "pathetic" total. He understands the reasons, but it's pathetic nonetheless.

This must be on the basis that the current tally is basically 13% higher than last year. If you add 13% onto last year's final total of 33,000 you end up at a tad over 37,000.

A win over the Saints Rd1 might bring a lot of the 12,000 back in who haven't renewed in the last two years. If that show of faith occurred who knows what might happen.

[H_T 3,049]

Peter Jackson is expecting around 37K. He's hopeful of more, but that's what we're on target to achieve.

I was at a function earlier in the week at the MCG. He considers it a "pathetic" total. He understands the reasons, but it's pathetic nonetheless.

He'd be right on both counts I reckon. IMO we're bang on target for mid 37K. Higher would be a plus.

[old dee 23,872]

He'd be right on both counts I reckon. IMO we're bang on target for mid 37K. Higher would be a plus.

Win the first game and 40K is a big chance.

[BarnDee 287]

just got in lil bros ear , he is in alice at the moment , working promised to recommit with daughter this year both not members last 2 years , so that's a win , I will go up there and belt him if he , she don't follow thru , , I told him as much , lol

[Dr. Gonzo 24,299]

My dad also signed up again this year for the first time in 4 or 5 years.

[Gorgoroth 13,019]

Any one have the latest numbers with comparisons to last year?

[CBDees 3,167]

We should all get behind this. It is not good enough for our membership numbers to be half that of Hawthorn [who possibly has the closest demographic to us amongst the Melbourne Clubs]! Not only should all Demomlanders be seeking to recruit at least one additional member but those who have the time to donate should register with the MFC as volunteers for their membership drive.

[mjt 640]

We should all get behind this. It is not good enough for our membership numbers to be half that of Hawthorn [who possibly has the closest demographic to us amongst the Melbourne Clubs]! Not only should all Demomlanders be seeking to recruit at least one additional member but those who have the time to donate should register with the MFC as volunteers for their membership drive.

The Hawks have won 9 flags since I was born they deserve to have the numbers they have and we deserve the numbers we have, that's what happens when you lose for 5 decades, but I do agree on trying to sign people up.

[drdrake 3,187]

The Hawks have won 9 flags since I was born they deserve to have the numbers they have and we deserve the numbers we have, that's what happens when you lose for 5 decades, but I do agree on trying to sign people up.

This is spot on, you lose generations of supporters. Through the 70's and early 80's the club would have lost a lot of supporters, more the kids of supporters choosing winning teams. We start to gain back some kids through late 80's, 90's and early 2000's but any kid under the age of 10 wouldn't remember our team winning on a consistent basis. It would be interesting to see how many MFC families have lost kids to Hawthorn. Not a hard choice for kids over the past 7 years, success or failure?

[CBDees 3,167]

The Hawks have won 9 flags since I was born they deserve to have the numbers they have and we deserve the numbers we have, that's what happens when you lose for 5 decades, but I do agree on trying to sign people up.

Well the Dees have won six since i was born, albeit a distant [50 year] memory since the last one. We will regain our rightful title as the Premier Club, starting this year!

[mjt 640]

Well the Dees have won six since i was born, albeit a distant [50 year] memory since the last one. We will regain our rightful title as the Premier Club, starting this year!

No offence but that means nothing for the last 5 decades of demon supporters, though I'm glad you've seen 6 flags half your luck.

[old dee 23,872]

No offence but that means nothing for the last 5 decades of demon supporters, though I'm glad you've seen 6 flags half your luck.

He did not say he had seen them mjt

I have seen two but to be honest the memories are now not great.

Half a century is sure a long time between drinks.

Doubt I will see no.13 but to see more wins than losses would be very nice over the next few years.

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

We should all get behind this. It is not good enough for our membership numbers to be half that of Hawthorn [who possibly has the closest demographic to us amongst the Melbourne Clubs]! Not only should all Demomlanders be seeking to recruit at least one additional member but those who have the time to donate should register with the MFC as volunteers for their membership drive.

Signed up two members today. One new. One a renewal. Both sons of mates. Parents will find out within the week.

One mate a Crows supporter. The other follows Carlton. Hoping the kids will thank me one day.

I'm assembling a little under three's Demons supporter rat pack in this convict town.

As an aside, my boy's only 10 months old but he starting to show some really good development in two areas:

1. Growing teeth; and

2. Handballing the fluffy Demons mock AFL ball.

Early days I know, but I reckon he's got 300 in him.

[CBDees 3,167]

Signed up two members today. One new. One a renewal. Both sons of mates. Parents will find out within the week.

One mate a Crows supporter. The other follows Carlton. Hoping the kids will thank me one day.

I'm assembling a little under three's Demons supporter rat pack in this convict town.

As an aside, my boy's only 10 months old but he starting to show some really good development in two areas:

1. Growing teeth; and

2. Handballing the fluffy Demons mock AFL ball.

Early days I know, but I reckon he's got 300 in him.

Going to the Mountain View Hotel (Richmond) this Friday night with a couple of other Dees fans to watch the NAB Challenge on Foxtel. If we beat Geelong I am sure that they will rejoin!

[Longsufferingnomore 1,641]

27,736

[rpfc 28,779]

5th March 2013 - 24801

26 Feb 2014 - 27,736

Sorry, couldn't find any numbers for late Feb, but it will be interesting to see in a week how far we are ahead of that number...

I sense a slight spike in the last ten days. Around 200 more signed up than the ten days previous to that, so essentially 90 new members a day to 110 new members a day.

If that happened due to the Tigers game, imagine what a win against St Kilda in the real stuff will do...

Edited February 26, 2014 by rpfc

[mjt 640]

Sky's the limits if they could string a few togother .

[loyal_redandblue 0]

I to want to see the number increase this year, I didn't realise I could actually help but the club has a volunteers area so I've just signed up.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2014-02-24/volunteers-ready-for-2014

[pitmaster 3,578]

That is a 700 boost in one week - better than it has been since the pre-Christmas roll on and it means we should head in to round one with 30,000. Not great but it sets us up for a high 30s outcome if we show some early style.

And that would set us up for 40,000 next year.

[Dr. Gonzo 24,299]

That is a 700 boost in one week - better than it has been since the pre-Christmas roll on and it means we should head in to round one with 30,000. Not great but it sets us up for a high 30s outcome if we show some early style.

And that would set us up for 40,000 next year.

Our target should be 40K this year and 50K next year. Not impossible with decent on-field performances. Need to set stretch targets instead of aiming for 37K, stretch it to 40K this year so we can build on that foundation next year and aim for 50K which is the minimum of where we really need to be.

[Dr. Gonzo 24,299]

Does anyone think it would be a good idea to have membership sign up tents outside the ground after the games if we win? People may be more willing to sign up after a win and they may have also had a couple and be more likely to part with their money. I think it could be a decent idea especially outside the MCC Gate 2 at the G trying to convert non-members to become joint MCC/MFC or even GA MFC members.

[Hannibal 5,814]

Our target should be 40K this year and 50K next year. Not impossible with decent on-field performances. Need to set stretch targets instead of aiming for 37K, stretch it to 40K this year so we can build on that foundation next year and aim for 50K which is the minimum of where we really need to be.

We're not "aiming" for 37K, it's what we're "expecting".