On 19/02/2019 at 11:48, Dr. Gonzo said:

Collingwood get a better deal than we do and for more games. History is nice but it doesn't compare to capitalism. We are still the poor relation even though we were born out of the club/ground.

Absolutely. We need to turn that around over the next decade. 

Can be done with good onfield performances 

  On 18/02/2019 at 09:31, Caligula's cohort said:

The MFC membership is merely a donation on our behalf. In return we get a scarf and a sticker... I understand why MCC members don't buy one. It's like asking people to fork out $85 - $160 extra for the same product with little to no gain in return. If you want our money, then the MFC need to offer dual members extra add ons, or a reduced rate of membership. Hell, even put on a sausage sizzle for dual members one day of the year with a chance to meet the players and i'm sure they will all fork out the extra $85. 

As I recall the dual membership used to give access to an evening in the MCC at a function with the coach. I think it was when The Reverend was at the helm. At some point after that they re-jigged the MCC/MFC thing & formed 2 categories

They also gave a free junior MFC membership which was useful. There are a couple of Demon relatives of mine in their late teens, early 20's who were introduced to the MFC with one of these free memberships I'd imagine there are plenty more so that was a worthwhile promotion

When things were really crook and our attendances sucked I used to enter via the MCC, get a passout, then enter with my MFC membership to increase the crowd stats by one.

At the end of the day it's not about what you get - it is a donation. Rather than pins and scarves etc I'd rather the club just keep and use the money. How many scarves can you wear ?

  On 18/02/2019 at 23:24, Demonland said:

It seems the biggest complaint dual members and non dual members have regarding the dual membership is that they get nothing for it. It's clear that the club needs to step up to the plate an offer something more to give people some bang for their buck if they want to entice them. Perhaps it could be a function with players in attendance. Could be paid for by a sponsor if the club wants to keep costs down.

maybe go back to treating supporters and/or members... as they did back in the 70's & 80's_  prior to the new Northern Stand schemozzle,  just for starters.

 

Since they built that Northern stand...  ordinary Mfc supporters have been treated as stateless.  since then kids cannot get within cooee of the players race.

Let alone the rooms, before or after.    talk about 'Trumps Wall'.

We pay the MCC/MFC full membership for our five (grown up and with mortgages) children as well as for me and the old fashioned Guest ticket for my wife.

I start taking Valium in August 

One thing you do get with the full MFC is a nominated  child to be a member and with 13 grandchildren only one of whom is unfaithful (poo and wee) there’s no shortage of candidates to take up the membership.

In a couple of years my 50 year membership of the MCC comes up and the annual premium becomes $50 a year which means I might be able to give up work 

MCC and MFC need to dangle a better carrot here.

 

Should be a section for Melbourne v. Non-MFC tennant games to get priority seating, or a tweed jacket, or pipe or Range-Rover key ring.

  On 18/02/2019 at 13:23, Sir Why You Little said:

Yes the stripped down MFC Membership for MCC Members is $85

Simply put. A night at the Pub

Sorry but you don't go hard enough, Mrs Worship could chalk that up on her own.

  On 20/02/2019 at 10:38, dworship said:

Sorry but you don't go hard enough, Mrs Worship could chalk that up on her own.

Just a quiet 39 Beers ? for Mrs. W

  On 20/02/2019 at 10:42, Sir Why You Little said:

Just a quiet 39 Beers ? for Mrs. W

To the question asked of her by the bar person "would you like another one?" I have often replied "don't encourage her"

  On 19/02/2019 at 03:06, roy11 said:

 

I'm a Restricted Member of the MCC, won't be a Full member for at least another 6-7 years.

In the event that MFC make a Grand Final i'd have no chance through the MCC - would need to rely on MFC/MCC (Premium) with Grand Final Add on.

(Also get the 3xGuest Pass for selected games (have these been announced?) and a Young Demon membership, just need to find a young demon ahah. )

$545 (MCC Restricted Membership)
$219 (MFC/MCC Premium Membership)
$229 (Grand Final Guarantee)

So In essence that's a $448 'donation' on top of $545 for the chance to buy a GF ticket - Not that I'd be complaining if it occurred!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Re your question on the 3 guest passes 

Yes - every MFC home game is an option this year! Huge win!

This was a pleasant surprise to see when my pack came in the mail. Got to hand it to the club for responding to the feedback that I couldn't find anyone interested in the Port Adelaide or Gold Coast games (I'm sure they were getting from more than just me)

I've been going the MFC/MCC Premium option for 12 years now. It's a bit pricey but you get:

Full Membership (incl. a vote)

Category 2 Grand Finals Ticket preference

3 x MCC visitor tickets

Free Junior Membership (he gets stickers too)

Scarf (to put with the 20 others in the cupboard)

So more than just a donatio in my mind

Oh... I almost forgot the fridge magnet

 

  On 20/02/2019 at 10:46, dworship said:

To the question asked of her by the bar person "would you like another one?" I have often replied "don't encourage her"

Remember the 1970’s with the Coolabah  Wine Cask in the Fridge Door

Known as “Chateau Collapsable”

  On 20/02/2019 at 11:03, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

Scarf (to put with the 20 others in the cupboard)

My mum, before she passed away 4 years ago, made a blanket out of them.

  On 19/02/2019 at 12:45, Go the Biff said:

As I recall the dual membership used to give access to an evening in the MCC at a function with the coach. I think it was when The Reverend was at the helm. At some point after that they re-jigged the MCC/MFC thing & formed 2 categories

They also gave a free junior MFC membership which was useful. There are a couple of Demon relatives of mine in their late teens, early 20's who were introduced to the MFC with one of these free memberships I'd imagine there are plenty more so that was a worthwhile promotion

When things were really crook and our attendances sucked I used to enter via the MCC, get a passout, then enter with my MFC membership to increase the crowd stats by one.

At the end of the day it's not about what you get - it is a donation. Rather than pins and scarves etc I'd rather the club just keep and use the money. How many scarves can you wear ?

My wife and I did the same!

  On 20/02/2019 at 11:03, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

Re your question on the 3 guest passes 

Yes - every MFC home game is an option this year! Huge win!

This was a pleasant surprise to see when my pack came in the mail. Got to hand it to the club for responding to the feedback that I couldn't find anyone interested in the Port Adelaide or Gold Coast games (I'm sure they were getting from more than just me)

I've been going the MFC/MCC Premium option for 12 years now. It's a bit pricey but you get:

Full Membership (incl. a vote)

Category 2 Grand Finals Ticket preference

3 x MCC visitor tickets

Free Junior Membership (he gets stickers too)

Scarf (to put with the 20 others in the cupboard)

So more than just a donatio in my mind

Oh... I almost forgot the fridge magnet

 

Didn't know about this. at c$40 each that is good value

  On 20/02/2019 at 11:03, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

Re your question on the 3 guest passes 

Yes - every MFC home game is an option this year! Huge win!

This was a pleasant surprise to see when my pack came in the mail. Got to hand it to the club for responding to the feedback that I couldn't find anyone interested in the Port Adelaide or Gold Coast games (I'm sure they were getting from more than just me)

Great news!