Just now, Diamond_Jim said:

the problem is that if they do hit 100,000 members then they Collingwood, Richmond and a couple of the interstate clubs will have additional annual revenue of several million dollars by comparison to the MFC. The weight of that money will show notwithstanding the league's attempts at equalisation.

It will get ever harder to bridge the numbers gap both on revenues and memberships.

Essendon is the other club obviously at a significant crossroad as we push into the third decade of the 21st century.

Not disputing that at all mate, and the only way The MFC can change that scenario is to beat these clubs onfield regularly, in front of big crowds and TV audiences

Onfield success is everything 

8 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

the problem is that if they do hit 100,000 members then they Collingwood, Richmond and a couple of the interstate clubs will have additional annual revenue of several million dollars by comparison to the MFC. The weight of that money will show notwithstanding the league's attempts at equalisation.

It will get ever harder to bridge the numbers gap both on revenues and memberships.

Essendon is the other club obviously at a significant crossroad as we push into the third decade of the 21st century.

Both Ess and Carlton are pushing for more games at the G on the basis of membership size.  Guess who is the minnow of the MCG Home Clubs, and who will end up paying the price with fewer G games, if we don't get our act together.  Fast!!

4 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Both Ess and Carlton are pushing for more games at the G on the basis of membership size.  Guess who is the minnow of the MCG Home Clubs, and who will end up paying the price with fewer G games, if we don't get our act together.  Fast!!

It is entirely up to the MFC

We must be successful onfield 

that is our core business 

1 hour ago, old dee said:

I really believe they will win a flag before we do. 

Is there any other club you're prepared to say won't win a flag before we do?

45 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Not disputing that at all mate, and the only way The MFC can change that scenario is to beat these clubs onfield regularly, in front of big crowds and TV audiences

Onfield success is everything 

This is where we disagree. I don't believe sustained on field success is possible without getting the off-field right first. Correct me if I'm mistaken, but you believe that we need to get the on-field right first and then the off-field will (or may) follow. 

1 minute ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Is there any other club you're prepared to say won't win a flag before we do?

can't see the Saints cracking it in the next ten years.

On the other hand there is no argument that we have underperformed for the last four or five years.

If we had made finals consistently we would now be firmly in the prime TV mix and around 55k membership wise.Not to mention the additional sponsorship money that would have come along.

The real issue as I see it is how do we manage as a club where our membership upside is say 60k in a time when other clubs are breaking the 100k barrier. The media money is now capped for at least the next 5 years so sponsorship and members are the only short term growth areas from a revenue viewpoint that I can see.

9 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

This is where we disagree. I don't believe sustained on field success is possible without getting the off-field right first. Correct me if I'm mistaken, but you believe that we need to get the on-field right first and then the off-field will (or may) follow. 

We have had this discussion before. Without onfield success the Football Club will die ( the last 57 years have proven this) WE WERE THE POWER TEAM OF THE LEAGUE..

Now we are well down the pecking order

Why? We lose far too often in predictable fashion

Winners grow.
 

Our Core business is football. Winning creates exposure and Sponsorship Interest. 
Without winning all the other important issues are meaningless 

Edited February 1, 20214 yr by Sir Why You Little

28 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Is there any other club you're prepared to say won't win a flag before we do?

North, GCS, Collingwood, Adelaide, Sydney, Geelong, Essendon, Fremantle. Hawthorn.

1 hour ago, old dee said:

North, GCS, Collingwood, Adelaide, Sydney, Geelong, Essendon, Fremantle. Hawthorn.

Wow. Half the competition. How optimistic of you!

16 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Wow. Half the competition. How optimistic of you!

The question was who would not win it before us. Do you think we will win it this year LDC?

 

So, ..... hows them membership numbers.....?

Already a member (AFL) and received an email from MFC today containing the following blurb..

The race to round one has started.   43,787 members by 20 March 2021 – an all-time round one membership record. Join the race and let’s make history.

2 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Already a member (AFL) and received an email from MFC today containing the following blurb..

The race to round one has started.   43,787 members by 20 March 2021 – an all-time round one membership record. Join the race and let’s make history.

Ditto DJ, MCC/MFC member and I renew before the finals (last year). They should know that I am a member I have a new scarf to prove it.

On the membership page:

 

 

31 minutes ago, ManDee said:

Ditto DJ, MCC/MFC member and I renew before the finals (last year). They should know that I am a member I have a new scarf to prove it.

This is  a Club wise  email Obviously and we get those about 2 a week plus extra ones.

Pleae don't criticise Club for pushing membership and revenue raising avenues in this day and age! 
They can't have a block on all emails to certain members etc 

Just delete if you don't have any need for any email FGS.!

6 minutes ago, 58er said:

This is  a Club wise  email Obviously and we get those about 2 a week plus extra ones.

Pleae don't criticise Club for pushing membership and revenue raising avenues in this day and age! 
They can't have a block on all emails to certain members etc 

Just delete if you don't have any need for any email FGS.!

I didn't criticise the club. Yes they can block member emails to paid or unpaid paid members or any group they choose. If you don't like my post ignore it FGS!

2 hours ago, ManDee said:

I didn't criticise the club. Yes they can block member emails to paid or unpaid paid members or any group they choose. If you don't like my post ignore it FGS!

Well your post indicated that they should know!!!  ( and no to send!!!) 
Of course they do but when some one presses an email to all on their email  list  it sends out to all.

My point is that to exclude current members or an other group is complicating and unnecessary.
 

BT W don't like or appreciate your comment on another post that I might  be Trump for all you know!!! What a criticism and disgrace!!! 

I wonder how many people are waiting to see the covid restrictions  in the early rounds before signing on. I’m expecting a significant lockdown over winter so I if can get to 3-4 games this year I’ll take that. 
Some people would see the membership as a ticket to each game rather than a donation to the club which I think is fair enough. Hard to expect those aside from die hard fans or people with lots of money to give money for no tangible return

1 hour ago, DubDee said:

I wonder how many people are waiting to see the covid restrictions  in the early rounds before signing on. I’m expecting a significant lockdown over winter so I if can get to 3-4 games this year I’ll take that. 
Some people would see the membership as a ticket to each game rather than a donation to the club which I think is fair enough. Hard to expect those aside from die hard fans or people with lots of money to give money for no tangible return

That's a short/medium term look DD the long term inJuly on if we are in the 8 and flying looks totally different.

Get on board and the rewards are there.

Take a chance  Better to get out in open air and atmosphere at the G!!

5 minutes ago, 58er said:

That's a short/medium term look DD the long term inJuly on if we are in the 8 and flying looks totally different.

Get on board and the rewards are there.

Take a chance  Better to get out in open air and atmosphere at the G!!

Trouble is thousands have taken a chance over the last half century and we know how that has ended. An early good start gets Dees fans to sign on. Has always been so and I expect it will continue until we play constantly in finals. As for attending at the G signs are we could still have most games interstate. I suspect that will keep some away from the membership queue.

2 hours ago, DubDee said:

I wonder how many people are waiting to see the covid restrictions  in the early rounds before signing on. I’m expecting a significant lockdown over winter so I if can get to 3-4 games this year I’ll take that. 
Some people would see the membership as a ticket to each game rather than a donation to the club which I think is fair enough. Hard to expect those aside from die hard fans or people with lots of money to give money for no tangible return

That’ last line is me Dubdee. Even if we get 3-4 games at the G I won’t be there. To much risk for me.

Kayo looks better every day.

2 minutes ago, old dee said:

Here Trouble is thousands have taken a chance over the last half century and we know how that has ended. An early good start gets Dees fans to sign on. Has always been so and I expect it will continue until we play constantly in finals. As for attending at the G signs are we could still have most games interstate. I suspect that will keep some away from the membership queue.

Boy you can dull a crowd OD!
Where do you get your info  from?
 

The AFL are determined to keep to the draw as announced to Round  6 Without disruption.

Talk is that at some stage each team may go interstate to play 2 games or similar but no hubs as per last year.

Criwds are looking to start at a minimum 50% and improve on that.

AFL are super keen to get the jewel in their crown Victoria up and running as trouble free as possible after last year.

Thousands who have stuck with us over the decades are either in the Half glass full or empty category.or just go each year and especially so after a year off last year!!
 

Just  because you have already excused yourself from attending till July once the Covid conditions are applied by the Health Dept it's up to the individual if any other health issues are relevant.

Of course you could always get your jab Which would be a positive start!!!

I am looking to get mine ASAP so I can make choices about coming from interstate to go to the G! I  BTW I am in my 55th consecutive years membership with Grand Final guarantee.

Sorry  that's a bit Too much positive for you to take in In one post!!

 

 

9 minutes ago, 58er said:

Talk is that at some stage each team may go interstate to play 2 games or similar but no hubs as per last year.

I hope you're right but the state premiers might have other ideas 58. McGowan and Anastasia in particular love to close their borders.

24 minutes ago, 58er said:

Boy you can dull a crowd OD!
Where do you get your info  from?
 

The AFL are determined to keep to the draw as announced to Round  6 Without disruption.

Talk is that at some stage each team may go interstate to play 2 games or similar but no hubs as per last year.

Criwds are looking to start at a minimum 50% and improve on that.

AFL are super keen to get the jewel in their crown Victoria up and running as trouble free as possible after last year.

Thousands who have stuck with us over the decades are either in the Half glass full or empty category.or just go each year and especially so after a year off last year!!
 

Just  because you have already excused yourself from attending till July once the Covid conditions are applied by the Health Dept it's up to the individual if any other health issues are relevant.

Of course you could always get your jab Which would be a positive start!!!

I am looking to get mine ASAP so I can make choices about coming from interstate to go to the G! I  BTW I am in my 55th consecutive years membership with Grand Final guarantee.

Sorry  that's a bit Too much positive for you to take in In one post!!

 

 

Read today's paper.

7 minutes ago, Better days ahead said:

I hope you're right but the state premiers might have other ideas 58. McGowan and Anastasia in particular love to close their borders.

BDA I live in Qld so understand your point but cricket negotiated something hurdles and I would expect Anna will be flexible up to a point.WA is another case!!