Membership Tally 2022

[Jaded No More 68,835]

I take it pet memberships aren't included in numbers?

Just got one for our new puppy. He is the size and colour of Jake Bowey. Hoping for same winner vibes. 

[Supreme_Demon 3,714]

On 2/3/2022 at 3:19 PM, Dr. Gonzo said:

I think we're about 10k ahead of where we usually are at this stage so tracking well for 65k

If we keep winning we should reach 60,000 soon. Fingers crossed we can reach 65,000! 🤞

I think it will take another Premiership in the near future to break the barrier of 70,000+ MFC members.

In the end, we need to focus on sustained success for the next 10, 20 and even 30 years. If we can do that then our future will be very bright indeed.

[Lucifers Hero 39,320]

Andy Maher just said we have about 60,000 members. 

If so, the 666 special membership today has been a wild success!

[DeeZone 9,535]

Ha ha I signed my youngest up today and the membership team sounded very happy as well once I got through to them😀✅

[Dr. Gonzo 24,121]

9 hours ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Today is 'Membership Day' on SEN.

Club has a special promotion:  6 Home games GA membership for $66.00.  Has priority access ticket rights to first 3 rounds of finals ie not the GF.

I just bought 2 for friends/family who might want to come along.  They are GA memberships so can't sit in my level 2 Reserved Redlegs area but seats can be reserved for them at $30 each for level 2A to sit together.

Pretty good deal!

Detail here:  membership/666-6-games

 

Edit:  I bought them on my account but they can also be bought in for a new member account if that is preferred.  I found it a lot easier to just buy them and allocate them as each game comes up to whoever is free to go to the game.  Just rang the club and done in a few minutes.

This is a great deal but I wish I'd held off on my MILs membership. I bought her an armchair membership for $85, could saved $20 and got access to 6 home games 🤷‍♂️

[rpfc 28,220]

6 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

This is a great deal but I wish I'd held off on my MILs membership. I bought her an armchair membership for $85, could saved $20 and got access to 6 home games 🤷‍♂️

Spend an extra $66 and get her [censored] off the armchair…

[Dr. Gonzo 24,121]

1 minute ago, rpfc said:

Spend an extra $66 and get her [censored] off the armchair…

🤣

She came to the GWS game, wants to come this week to. I can get her in anyway with our AFL memberships (usually at least one spare to use) but would've been nice to have the additional ticket. No biggie though.

[rpfc 28,220]

8 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

🤣

She came to the GWS game, wants to come this week to. I can get her in anyway with our AFL memberships (usually at least one spare to use) but would've been nice to have the additional ticket. No biggie though.

Ok, well as long as she is getting some exercise. Don’t want a Gilbert Grape situation; those cranes are an expensive rent.

[daisycutter 29,596]

 

59,029

[Ted Lasso 19,191]

Geez that's exciting! it's amazing how much success helps! Gary Pert nailed it in the recent interview, we're really battling for the next generation of kids, when you're on top you're more likely to be chosen and that's how you build your fan base into the future and become a powerhouse club. 

this really feels like a totally different club now from what it was from 2007-2012

[rpfc 28,220]

48 minutes ago, Dwight Schrute said:

 

this really feels like a totally different club now from what it was from 2007-2012

[JimmyGadson 3,455]

1 hour ago, Dwight Schrute said:

Geez that's exciting! it's amazing how much success helps! Gary Pert nailed it in the recent interview, we're really battling for the next generation of kids, when you're on top you're more likely to be chosen and that's how you build your fan base into the future and become a powerhouse club. 

this really feels like a totally different club now from what it was from 2007-2012

Oath. 

Players like Gawn, Kosi and Petracca will help. 

Reckon we need another excitement machine over this period to attract even more kids. 

[Sir Why You Little 36,894]

1 hour ago, Dwight Schrute said:

Geez that's exciting! it's amazing how much success helps! Gary Pert nailed it in the recent interview, we're really battling for the next generation of kids, when you're on top you're more likely to be chosen and that's how you build your fan base into the future and become a powerhouse club. 

this really feels like a totally different club now from what it was from 2007-2012

I have seen little kids walking around my suburb in Melbourne Jumpers. First time i have EVER seen that happen. 
It will take a few years to build it right up. 
we must not plummet again 

[ElDiablo14 4,990]

54 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

I have seen little kids walking around my suburb in Melbourne Jumpers. First time i have EVER seen that happen. 
It will take a few years to build it right up. 
we must not plummet again 

Can't see the current list plummeting in the next 6 or 7 years, provided that we have an adequate list management plan.

[deelusions from afar 1,768]

1 hour ago, ElDiablo14 said:

Can't see the current list plummeting in the next 6 or 7 years, provided that we have an adequate list management plan.

I know we've compared notes with Melbourne Storm in the past re building culture.  I'm hoping we've learnt what ever they know about staying at the top once you get there.  They've had their generation of absolute top end players come and go and they're still a powerhouse.  Hearing Petracca in a recent interview - it seems like that's what they're wanting to create.

[ElDiablo14 4,990]

13 minutes ago, deelusions from afar said:

I know we've compared notes with Melbourne Storm in the past re building culture.  I'm hoping we've learnt what ever they know about staying at the top once you get there.  They've had their generation of absolute top end players come and go and they're still a powerhouse.  Hearing Petracca in a recent interview - it seems like that's what they're wanting to create.

I am hopeful we do understand that.

I think all the necessary foundation are there (young talent, cap space?, star players committed long term).

Jackson and Oliver contracts will be key and pivotal for the next phase of long sustained success.

[Sir Why You Little 36,894]

2 hours ago, ElDiablo14 said:

Can't see the current list plummeting in the next 6 or 7 years, provided that we have an adequate list management plan.

I am talking a lot longer than 6-7 years

Look at The Melbourne Storm. We train with them, they just front up yeat after year…

[ElDiablo14 4,990]

Just now, Sir Why You Little said:

I am talking a lot longer than 6-7 years

Look at The Melbourne Storm. We train with them, they just front up yeat after year…

For sure we want more than that but let's start with the short-mid term plans.

I believe it is a synergy that once it clicks just keeps rolling. 

[Sir Why You Little 36,894]

3 minutes ago, ElDiablo14 said:

For sure we want more than that but let's start with the short-mid term plans.

I believe it is a synergy that once it clicks just keeps rolling. 

It should never be a plan

It should be a Law. We should be fighting for Premiership Cups every year 

Just Employ the correct people on and off the Field 

[Supreme_Demon 3,714]

5 hours ago, daisycutter said:

 

59,029

Absolutely fantastic!

 

We are almost at 60,000! Great news!

 

Let's get to 65,000 members! GO DEMONS!!!

Edited May 3, 2022 by Supreme_Demon

[Damo 3,329]

Excuse my ignorance, how can we see other clubs up to date figures of their memberships?

 

[Lucifers Hero 39,320]

11 minutes ago, Damo said:

Excuse my ignorance, how can we see other clubs up to date figures of their memberships?

 

It appears on club websites but not all clubs publish them and when they do they are not easy to find.

This is a recent update from a bigfootoy thread:

Carlton 77,000.
For comparison, other AFL Club Member Numbers
From Club websites as at 7 April:
Essendon: 70,482
Freemantle: 45,298
Geelong: 58,547
Melbourne: 55,595
North Melbourne: 42,234 *
Richmond: 93,587
St Kilda: 50.891
Western Bulldogs: 45,503
* Note: North website says "42,234 members including 3,050 AFLW Members"

It is hard to compare because of the different categories of memberships each club offers. 

Edited May 3, 2022 by Lucifers Hero

[Lucifers Hero 39,320]

@Damo

For info, 2021 Official final figures:

2021 CLUB MEMBERSHIP TOTALS

CLUB	2021 TOTAL
Adelaide Crows	60,232
Brisbane Lions	40,289 (club record)
Carlton	81,302 (club record)
Collingwood	82,527
Essendon	81,662
Fremantle	50,342
Geelong Cats	70,293 (club record)
Gold Coast SUNS	19,460 (club record)
GWS GIANTS	30,185
Hawthorn	77,079
Melbourne	53,188 (club record)
North Melbourne	46,357 (club record)
Port Adelaide	56,532 (club record)
Richmond	105,084 (club record)
St Kilda	55,802 (club record)
Sydney Swans	50,144
West Coast Eagles	106,422 (club record)
Western Bulldogs	46,541

[Dr. Gonzo 24,121]

2 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

It should never be a plan

It should be a Law. We should be fighting for Premiership Cups every year 

Just Employ the correct people on and off the Field 

The AFL isn't built that way (salary cap, draft etc) but some clubs have managed to beat the system. Sydney and Geelong have been up for 20 years missing finals once or twice then back up. Hawks may prove to be that kind of club too albeit with another year or two outside the 8.

[Dr. Gonzo 24,121]

1 hour ago, Damo said:

Excuse my ignorance, how can we see other clubs up to date figures of their memberships?

 

From BigFooty (https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/2022-membership-updates.1290913/post-74512462)

Apr 21, 2022 - Update

Richmond = 94,639
West Coast = 90,000 (announced on February 22)
Collingwood = 81,231
Carlton = 78,663
Essendon = 71,973
Geelong = 60,301
Hawthorn = 60,100 (as of February 19)
Melbourne = 57,424
Port Adelaide = 56,577
St Kilda = 53,633
Western Bulldogs = 46,718
Fremantle = 46,633
North Melbourne = 43,643
Adelaide = 40,000 + (as of February 19)
Brisbane Lions = 37,006
Sydney = 35,722 (as of February 19)
GWS = 25,094 (as of February 19)
Gold Coast = 8,721 (as of February 19)

Carlton hit 80,000 today apparently