Last Thursday i paid the MCC/MFC dual Membership for next year.
It’s not cheap and with all the madness circling at the moment, i certainly thought about it for a while, but i pressed the “Pay Now” Button as i always do. $1,114.00

I am just wondering who else on here has done the same, are Members going to stick by us next year or will they keep the wallet closed 

Roffey didn’t inspire me at all during the week, i heard the spiel live on air and once again later. Very underwhelming 

The next 2-3 weeks are going to be pivotal for the club i believe. I hope the Members stick together (with a caveat!)
 

Did it the day I got the email. Mind you I am rusted on, but if Mr 5yos 2 favourite players in trak and kozzie leave itll be very difficult to drag him to games

I renewed mcc without mfc

Anyone not renewing because they’re unhappy with board or management or a particular player is weak as [censored]. 

Financial reasons I can understand (although I would suggest downgrading to cheaper options rather than cancelling) but punishing the club as a [censored] protest against any individual(s) is childish and self-defeating.

I’m weighing it up at the moment. Financially we are cash strapped, being in NSW means the likelihood of actually being able to attend games is not great, and lastly, my health has me in a position where, frankly, I may not last a full season let alone be in a state to get to games.

16 minutes ago, Kent said:

I renewed mcc without mfc

Is this the first time you have dropped the Club?

7 minutes ago, Fromgotowoewodin said:

Anyone not renewing because they’re unhappy with board or management or a particular player is weak as [censored]. 

Financial reasons I can understand (although I would suggest downgrading to cheaper options rather than cancelling) but punishing the club as a [censored] protest against any individual(s) is childish and self-defeating.

Sometimes it can be a great catalyst for change 

If all this was happening to a rival club, we would all be laughing and celebrating their incompetence. 
 

4 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Sometimes it can be a great catalyst for change 

Write them an email, send them a lette, start a petition, mount a board challenge (just don’t take the club to court ffs). Do what you like but costing the club financially is counterproductive and will not result in greater success in any way. 

 

5 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

If all this was happening to a rival club, we would all be laughing and celebrating their incompetence

Yes. So what? Should I laugh and celebrate my own clubs troubles? 

11 minutes ago, hardtack said:

I’m weighing it up at the moment. Financially we are cash strapped, being in NSW means the likelihood of actually being able to attend games is not great, and lastly, my health has me in a position where, frankly, I may not last a full season let alone be in a state to get to games.

Hang in there mate…

Just now, Fromgotowoewodin said:

Write them an email, send them a lette, start a petition, mount a board challenge (just don’t take the club to court ffs). Do what you like but costing the club financially is counterproductive and will not result in greater success in any way. 

 

Yes. So what? Should I laugh and celebrate my own clubs troubles? 

No of course not. I just hope the Club now understand the damage they have caused. 
We are observers…

24 minutes ago, hardtack said:

I’m weighing it up at the moment. Financially we are cash strapped, being in NSW means the likelihood of actually being able to attend games is not great, and lastly, my health has me in a position where, frankly, I may not last a full season let alone be in a state to get to games.

Best of luck HT. As I said above I don’t begrudge anyone who has to make choices to balance the books. No shame in downgrading to an armchair/3-game membership either though if you can stretch things to that. 

11 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

No of course not. I just hope the Club now understand the damage they have caused. 
We are observers…

I’m certain they know things aren’t great. But every member we get proves our value to sponsors, and provides weight when talking to the afl about fixturing and all other matters. 

Missing finals will already have an impact but those of us than can afford to stick fat should do so for the longer term good of the club. 

im here forever

31 minutes ago, hardtack said:

I’m weighing it up at the moment. Financially we are cash strapped, being in NSW means the likelihood of actually being able to attend games is not great, and lastly, my health has me in a position where, frankly, I may not last a full season let alone be in a state to get to games.

Keep up the good fight mate...my thoughts are with you.

1 minute ago, Fromgotowoewodin said:

I’m certain they know things aren’t great. But every member we get proves our value to sponsors, and provides weight when talking to the afl about fixturing and all other matters. 

Missing finals will already have an impact but those of us than can afford to stick fat should do so for the longer term good of the club. 

I agree.
But the Club has got to run itself properly.

I don’t think it has done that at all well for at least 2 years 

6 of our original 7 are keeping our premium memberships, unfortunately 1 has fallen out of love with AFL/ Umpiring/ Press and to an extent our club over the past two years.

8 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

I agree.
But the Club has got to run itself properly.

I don’t think it has done that at all well for at least 2 years 

Not going to leap to their defence, but I’d suggest if you want to give them a piece of your mind get down to the AGM and give em hell.
 

Cancelling the membership is a very indirect and ineffective way to communicate a specific grievance with how the club is run but very effective at harming the club.

4 minutes ago, Fromgotowoewodin said:

Not going to leap to their defence, but I’d suggest if you want to give them a piece of your mind get down to the AGM and give em hell.
 

Cancelling the membership is a very indirect and ineffective way to communicate a specific grievance with how the club is run but very effective at harming the club.

I’ve paid up, so that is not the issue 

23 minutes ago, Fromgotowoewodin said:

Best of luck HT. As I said above I don’t begrudge anyone who has to make choices to balance the books. No shame in downgrading to an armchair/3-game membership either though if you can stretch things to that. 

At the moment I’m considering renewing just my son’s membership. At least we’ll still be supporting the club financially and I’m a rusted on supporter regardless.

This year I had to cancel due to financial struggles.

Next year I am returning on a 3 game membership because finances are still not that great.

Hoping by 2026 I can return to my red legs reserved seat membership.

Don't hurt the club. Call out those individuals that are hurting the club.

My love for the club took a massive hit after 4 straight finals losses at the MCG after watching a premiership under house arrest following decades of pain.

I haven't given up on the club but what has transpired over the past 12 months has seen me fall out of love with the Melbourne Football Club. You simply can't defend the club anymore. Last year's Semi final broke me and this year has angered me.

I will wait to see what happens with Petracca and over trade period before I make a decision. Not sure I could forgive the club for how this has all unravelled. We all deserve much better.

As it stands however I am more likely than not looking at suspending my membership for a year. 

Edited August 31, 20241 yr by praha

Now a full MCC member, so may drop the GFG. Save some money for drinks at the games to get me through them aha

Edited August 31, 20241 yr by roy11
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3 hours ago, hardtack said:

I’m weighing it up at the moment. Financially we are cash strapped, being in NSW means the likelihood of actually being able to attend games is not great, and lastly, my health has me in a position where, frankly, I may not last a full season let alone be in a state to get to games.

Sorry to hear it. Hope you get to see Max lift the 2025 premiership cup!

29 minutes ago, Red and Bluebeard said:

Hope you get to see Max lift the 2025 premiership cup!

That’s the aim.

https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1643280/petracca-confirms-demon-commitment

This may help people decide, me, I'd never stop supporting the club. The board/management/players change, the club is a constant.