2018 Membership Thread

[Diamond_Jim 12,544]

11 minutes ago, old dee said:

Me too I simply don't have the $300 to splash on a long odds bet.

If by a miracle we should make a GF in the next few years and I cannot get a ticket I will like tens of thousands of others have to watch it from the lounge room.

 

There was a great movie called the Wrong Box. It is about a group of parents in 19th century England who each contribute 0ne thousand ponds to a fund  (the tontine) which is to be paid to the last of the children to die. Of course by that time it is worth a literal fortune.

Perhaps we could all contribute to such a fund thus giving the survivor a chance to attend our next GF. With my MFCSS firmly on perhaps we should enter any newborns as they might stand a chance !!

[hardtack 10,514]

2 hours ago, old dee said:

Me too I simply don't have the $300 to splash on a long odds bet.

If by a miracle we should make a GF in the next few years and I cannot get a ticket I will like tens of thousands of others have to watch it from the lounge room.

 

OD, these days I look at everything in terms of the cost of a cup of coffee. The GF Guarantee equates to about one and a half cups per week, or in my case having my son’s to cover as well, three cups. Weird I know, but somehow it helps me deal with the cost ?

[old dee 23,781]

1 hour ago, hardtack said:

OD, these days I look at everything in terms of the cost of a cup of coffee. The GF Guarantee equates to about one and a half cups per week, or in my case having my son’s to cover as well, three cups. Weird I know, but somehow it helps me deal with the cost ?

Good luck hardtack I hope you get to use it soon.

 

[old dee 23,781]

3 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

There was a great movie called the Wrong Box. It is about a group of parents in 19th century England who each contribute 0ne thousand ponds to a fund  (the tontine) which is to be paid to the last of the children to die. Of course by that time it is worth a literal fortune.

Perhaps we could all contribute to such a fund thus giving the survivor a chance to attend our next GF. With my MFCSS firmly on perhaps we should enter any newborns as they might stand a chance !!

Sounds like a good idea DJ but I see that as me throwing money because majority will easily out live me.

[Deemania since 56 6,608]

We signed on, again. No worries. I'd like us to get at least 1/4 of the free kicks that the Crows got from the umpires in front of goal at Adelaide Oval during 2017! We would win the flag, regardless of how well the Tigers might play on the day.

[Deemania since 56 6,608]

We signed on, again. No worries. I'd like us to get at least 1/4 of the free kicks that the Crows got from the umpires in front of goal at Adelaide Oval during 2017! We would win the flag, regardless of how well the Tigers might play on the day.

[Jack son 5 162]

Why pay for a premium membership? Level 2 security at the MCG is an absolute farce.

I'm a long time MFC member and I don't sign the misses up. I used to buy her a guest pass for level 2 ($25 + GA ticket), but have stopped due to the fact we can both waltz in on my membership. If she has to use the toilet or go for food/beer, she just takes my card.

 

[Jack son 5 162]

Email I received yesterday: 

Thank you for signing up again as a member in 2018, it's certainly going to be an exciting year at the club.

 

Exciting by the fact I'm going to gain mild depression leading into x-mas again. Cant wait Demons, cant wait. 

 

[old dee 23,781]

14 minutes ago, Jack son 5 said:

Email I received yesterday: 

Thank you for signing up again as a member in 2018, it's certainly going to be an exciting year at the club.

 

Exciting by the fact I'm going to gain mild depression leading into x-mas again. Cant wait Demons, cant wait. 

 

Funny I got the same email and thought so what has changed.

When was the last time you got an email from the club saying We are going to drop down the ladder next year glad you will be alone for the ride?

Oh well I guess they have to be positive.

 

[Jack son 5 162]

13 minutes ago, old dee said:

Funny I got the same email and thought so what has changed.

When was the last time you got an email from the club saying We are going to drop down the ladder next year glad you will be alone for the ride?

Oh well I guess they have to be positive.

 

We all should have gotten condolence cards from the club over the last 11 years.

"We're so sorry, but could you please sign up again next year"

 

[old dee 23,781]

1 minute ago, Jack son 5 said:

We all should have gotten condolence cards from the club over the last 11 years.

"We're so sorry, but could you please sign up again next year"

 

They would have got  a big discount for quantity Js5. they could have been used them for most of the last 53 years.

[DeezNuts 624]

I just wish there was a bit more choice for interstate memberships. I try to get down to Melbourne every round 1 and a few other games, but the armchair membership gives you very limited seats, with no bar access in some cases. 

[puntkick 325]

On ‎3‎/‎11‎/‎2017 at 8:09 PM, DeezNuts said:

I just wish there was a bit more choice for interstate memberships. I try to get down to Melbourne every round 1 and a few other games, but the armchair membership gives you very limited seats, with no bar access in some cases. 

Getta bigger Eskie !

[Jaded No More 68,867]

I signed up for the upgrade to finals tickets. $600 for a membership is super pricey especially as I’m moving house in the next week. But to me having the peace of mind that if we make it, I’ll be there, is worth it. 

I missed out in 2000 and although it was an awful game I still wish I was there. 

It certainly is an extreme expense and one that my partner just can’t get his head around, but if like me, you go to all games in Victoria and will be going to all/every final, it ends up being decent value for money. 

Regardless tho, as long as people buy the membership that best suits their financial position, that’s all that matters. Any membership helps the club!

[daisycutter 29,604]

59 minutes ago, Jaded said:

I signed up for the upgrade to finals tickets. $600 for a membership is super pricey especially as I’m moving house in the next week. But to me having the peace of mind that if we make it, I’ll be there, is worth it. 

I missed out in 2000 and although it was an awful game I still wish I was there. 

It certainly is an extreme expense and one that my partner just can’t get his head around, but if like me, you go to all games in Victoria and will be going to all/every final, it ends up being decent value for money. 

Regardless tho, as long as people buy the membership that best suits their financial position, that’s all that matters. Any membership helps the club!

but.... as previously stated you can no longer buy a ga home or home and away plus a reserved seat (open air or undercover). You are now forced to buy a "package" which includes the grand final guarantee. So (for many) you cannot buy the combination that might "suit your financial position"

[old dee 23,781]

2 hours ago, Jaded said:

I signed up for the upgrade to finals tickets. $600 for a membership is super pricey especially as I’m moving house in the next week. But to me having the peace of mind that if we make it, I’ll be there, is worth it. 

I missed out in 2000 and although it was an awful game I still wish I was there. 

It certainly is an extreme expense and one that my partner just can’t get his head around, but if like me, you go to all games in Victoria and will be going to all/every final, it ends up being decent value for money. 

Regardless tho, as long as people buy the membership that best suits their financial position, that’s all that matters. Any membership helps the club!

Sadly I have to report Jaded that you have gone off a year early.

No chance of a GF in 2018 but 2019 might just be the year.

[old dee 23,781]

1 hour ago, daisycutter said:

but.... as previously stated you can no longer buy a ga home or home and away plus a reserved seat (open air or undercover). You are now forced to buy a "package" which includes the grand final guarantee. So (for many) you cannot buy the combination that might "suit your financial position"

And watch it get worse dc when we start actually playing finals.

The AFL is now very much a supply and demand environment.

If you have enough folding green you can get anything you want.

However if your finances are more at the modest end then there is the TV forget about being at the G on GF day.

[daisycutter 29,604]

Just now, old dee said:

And watch it get worse dc when we start actually playing finals.

The AFL is now very much a supply and demand environment.

If you have enough folding green you can get anything you want.

However if your finances are more at the modest end then there is the TV forget about being at the G on GF day.

if we get in a gf, od, i'll probably join the unwashed at aami stadium and watch the big screens. at least i'd get to soak up some atmosphere with fellow die-hards rather than the entitled corporate swill at the $g$  a win will still mean as much to me whether there or not.

[old dee 23,781]

1 minute ago, daisycutter said:

if we get in a gf, od, i'll probably join the unwashed at aami stadium and watch the big screens. at least i'd get to soak up some atmosphere with fellow die-hards rather than the entitled corporate swill at the $g$  a win will still mean as much to me whether there or not.

I will save  you a seat next to me dc. Too rich for me these days.

And I wont tell anyone we were not at the G if you don't.

[DemonFrog 1,354]

On 05/11/2017 at 10:00 AM, old dee said:

Sadly I have to report Jaded that you have gone off a year early.

No chance of a GF in 2018 but 2019 might just be the year.

OD 2018 will be our premiership year!

[MudDogs Gawn Win.. someday 499]

As [censored] off as I was at the end of the 2017 season. I unfollowed all melbourne social media content and gave it away.

Two weeks ago was bored watched about an hrs worth of Jones Hogan & Petracca highlights, now I’m keen again. 

As far as I’m concerned Petracca is the next Danger in waiting!

Been a member since 2011 (off my own back not dads)  next year makes it 8 in a row & 3 as red leg. I sat through 2012-14..

I’M NOT JUMPING OFF NOW!!!

[old dee 23,781]

10 hours ago, DemonFrog said:

OD 2018 will be our premiership year!

Not sure what you are mixing with your coffee DF but can you let me know please.

[old dee 23,781]

3 hours ago, MudDogs Gawn Win.. someday said:

As [censored] off as I was at the end of the 2017 season. I unfollowed all melbourne social media content and gave it away.

Two weeks ago was bored watched about an hrs worth of Jones Hogan & Petracca highlights, now I’m keen again. 

As far as I’m concerned Petracca is the next Danger in waiting!

Been a member since 2011 (off my own back not dads)  next year makes it 8 in a row & 3 as red leg. I sat through 2012-14..

I’M NOT JUMPING OFF NOW!!!

Hmm that is a big call MGDW.

Not sure I share your enthusiasm, he will need a lot more consistence in 2018 and beyond as just the first step.

[Lucifers Hero 39,597]

Making good progress:  23,162. 

Up on comparable date in 2016 but just a few hundred behind 2017.

 

Wondering if @george_on_the_outermight update and pin the 'Annual Membership Tally' thread?

Edited November 9, 2017 by Lucifer's Hero

[Dr. Gonzo 24,188]

Jesus Christ this thread is depressing. Smell the roses boys and girls, the flag is ours for the taking next year