I'm sick of this crap

[brentnall 0]

l'm sick of this crap what do you get if you are loyal and paid up early for the club?

NOTHING

Last year they gave away free resevered seats after round seven.

Because l paid up befor Xmas l got nothing .

Now they say if you join up a new member you can get the Age free.

This year l have signed up seven new members that have never been members.

Why should l get anyone to join or renew my membership early next year.

Ok l buy five member ships each year and will do so next year no matter what happens this year with the team.

All lm asking is for some reward for being a long time member.

l get a bit of a discount at the melbourne shop big deal.

So can any one at the end of the year.

l have paid for the member ships won and paid for simone Bucklys pink jumper as well as picketts pink jumper.

Lets also include the Neitz and Robbo and Jamars , Greens , and Millers jumpers.

As a family member plays for the dees l could just as easy get the jumpers off him.

NO l make sure that l give to the club money that they need.

Come on Melbourne why not look after the ones that ARE looking after you.

l'm sure l'm not the only one who is having this crap slaped in our face for doing the right thing.

Now they say they will give away money if you come to the games.

How about rewarding the people that have gone all year to watch this losses before they try to bring new people look after the ones that are their.

l just hope who ever gets the money one is a melbourne supporter and is one that has sat throw all their games this year.

And if you can get a new member to sign now you should begiven more then a paper.

For you have done a great job to get them to sign and lied to them about the afl becouse who would sign now really.

[Gorgoroth 12,369]

i pay for not what the club can give me but so the lub i love will survive, and if after round 7 they give away some crap i dont care cos i have had free entry to those home games that those who sign late wont have

[Jarka 767]

It's just marketing to get more people to go to games and sign up, not sure why you're so upset. Also people buying memberships now obiovuly aren't going to get the same benefit because the season is almost halfway through. It's like going to the supermarket and buying something on special because it's close to its useby date. (Just realised after I finished that analogy that it fitted on more than one level )

[brentnall 0]

It's just marketing to get more people to go to games and sign up, not sure why you're so upset. Also people buying memberships now obiovuly aren't going to get the same benefit because the season is almost halfway through. It's like going to the supermarket and buying something on special because it's close to its useby date. (Just realised after I finished that analogy that it fitted on more than one level )

al l,m saying is they should to the marking early to get the people on board.

not after 8 losses they would have more chance really would you buy a member ship for a club that you have never been a memeber to after 8 stright losses.

[Redleg 38,190]

i pay for not what the club can give me but so the lub i love will survive, and if after round 7 they give away some crap i dont care cos i have had free entry to those home games that those who sign late wont have

Correct. Its like not buying a shirt until it goes on sale when the season is nearly over. The difference here is the money goes to keep your club around. Also I think there were some freebies like scarves that may not still be on offer now anyway.

[Jarka 767]

al l,m saying is they should to the marking early to get the people on board.

not after 8 losses they would have more chance really would you buy a member ship for a club that you have never been a memeber to after 8 stright losses.

The club does market their product all the time, it's just more important now because of our poor performances on the ground. I know it's frustrating but remember it's also a business and the club needs to be proactive to get their revenue coming in.

[mikeod 21]

Congratulations for also picking up that The Age only came on board just before or just after round 1, so the offer could not have been made to anyone who purchased before Christmas or before the season.

Don't make a fool out yourself by not checking out the facts first.

[deanox 8,868]

with regards to the age im surprised that a deal wasnt struck whereby all melbourne members could get a good deal on the age being home delivered, and if one was struck i never heard about it...

[DeeBest 13]

simone Bucklys pink jumper

Spell check.

picketts pink jumper.

You'd have gotten value for money there, plenty of material!

[Real Demon 232]

We may miss out on a few freebies signing up early, but big deal!

The club can't afford to give stuff away to every member, but if they offer it into the season as an enticement to re-sign a few lapsed members, or picks up a few new ones, well they have to try it.

I have to say, apart from the team losing a few games, I'm pretty happy with the value for money I get as an MFC member.

One thing that I do think is a good idea, and a mate who is a Richmond member experienced it, is having an exclusive function for members who had been signed up for 10+ years. It is a great reward for loyalty.

I lifted the following details off the Richmond FC brochure.....

CATEGORY MEMBER YEARS ADDITIONAL FULFILMENT

1st Year Member 1 year Invite to an Introductory function

& 2007 lanyard

2nd Year Member 2 year 2007 lanyard & Hoyts movie voucher

Bronze Member 3–4 years 2007 lanyard & Hoyts movie voucher

Silver Member 5–9 years Invite to a Free Formal Cocktail Party*,

2007 lanyard & a Silver member cap

Gold Member 10–24 years Invite to a Free Formal Cocktail Party*,

2007 lanyard & a Gold member cap

Platinum Member 25–49 years Invite to a Free Formal Cocktail Party*,

2007 lanyard & a Platinum member cap

Yellow & Black Member 50+ years Invite to a Free Formal Cocktail Party*,

2007 lanyard, Yellow and Black member cap

& Richmond finals ticket guarantee

The function my mate went to was at Crown, and had nearly all of the players attend.

I haven't checked the price difference between our club and others, and to be honest I don't really care......and RFC members may well pay a little more for this privilege, but I just thought the concept was a good one.

[Whispering_Jack 28,096]

Now they say if you join up a new member you can get the Age free.

Actually, getting the Age free is not a benefit. It's part of the punishment and if you join up just before 30 June they'll throw in two Age's.

[Al`s DEMONS 0]

The only shafting with regards to membership is home games at the dome. Hopefully one day all eleven will be at the G. At least Canberra is nuetral.

[Courtney_Fish 183]

This year l have signed up seven new members that have never been members.

Are they still talking to you?

[Brocky 4]

Last year they gave away free resevered seats after round seven.

Because l paid up befor Xmas l got nothing .

Member's who had already signed up could have got a reserved seat for free as well. It could have been added on. Plenty of members did this. Check your facts before going on a rant buddy.

[deanox 8,868]

also isnt there a discount for signing up before christmas?

[kramer 0]

l'm sick of this crap what do you get if you are loyal and paid up early for the club?

NOTHING

Last year they gave away free resevered seats after round seven.

Because l paid up befor Xmas l got nothing .

Now they say if you join up a new member you can get the Age free.

This year l have signed up seven new members that have never been members.

Why should l get anyone to join or renew my membership early next year.

Ok l buy five member ships each year and will do so next year no matter what happens this year with the team.

All lm asking is for some reward for being a long time member.

l get a bit of a discount at the melbourne shop big deal.

So can any one at the end of the year.

l have paid for the member ships won and paid for simone Bucklys pink jumper as well as picketts pink jumper.

Lets also include the Neitz and Robbo and Jamars , Greens , and Millers jumpers.

As a family member plays for the dees l could just as easy get the jumpers off him.

NO l make sure that l give to the club money that they need.

Come on Melbourne why not look after the ones that ARE looking after you.

l'm sure l'm not the only one who is having this crap slaped in our face for doing the right thing.

Now they say they will give away money if you come to the games.

How about rewarding the people that have gone all year to watch this losses before they try to bring new people look after the ones that are their.

l just hope who ever gets the money one is a melbourne supporter and is one that has sat throw all their games this year.

And if you can get a new member to sign now you should begiven more then a paper.

For you have done a great job to get them to sign and lied to them about the afl becouse who would sign now really.

no wonder i couldn t win an auction for a pink jumper!!!

[Jarka 767]

Are they still talking to you?

I love your work

[praha 10,439]

Been here. Down that.

[Finks 19]

I think you'll find that the membership department is very approachable and appreciate members dropping them a line.

If you feel that you haven't benefited from personally referring 7 new members to the club, see what can be offered to you now or for next year.

Drop the membership department and email and see.

[sideshowbob 0]

There is a deal where you can get the age 4 days a week for $25 - i've done it.

Also, if you're so annoyed with the club you're thinking of parting with those pink jumpers, i'd be interested in a purchase!

[Jonesy is the next captain 0]

l'm sick of this crap what do you get if you are loyal and paid up early for the club?

NOTHING

Am I the only person reminded of a whining child? Dont let the door hit you on the way out Brentnall