Tricky

From today's AGE: MFC / MCC

"10,000 MCC members have taken out MFC membership" If i recall this would be about half of all MCC members who list themselves as MFC "supporters".

I've posted on this before: Carrot for MCC members - we would be in FANTASTIC shape if we could tap in to more of the other half...perhaps some kind of focused drive within the members area on game days?

Turned off a couple of years ago. This post is a good reminder as to why...thanks all.

But we all ne that Ruckmen take longer to develop (see M. Jamar).

Not always (see Nic Nat, Kruser)

"Master stroke" - did we have a choice? Guess we could have chained him to his locker...

Feel for the guy...not. Better limping around for Blues than dragging us down - sorry Brock, GO DEES!

Stay tuned...http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/90012/default.aspx

I think a social Club Membership along with MFC/MCC membership would be great.

I didn't even know we had a social club so please give me details....

WYL - i was referring to the Hassett room at the G, available during home games - players, board members are available and is a great atmosphere.

I think it's only available to premium (Trident, Redleg & Presidents) members...

Last I was aware, there are loads of MCC members who are MFC supporters but still not members.

Is enough being done to try and rectify this? I know the club offers the token $50 membership, information for which is sent out with the MCC renewal every year (which is good). But why are so many still not taking this up?

Would any MCC/MFC members out there be willing to spread a survey or the like around to all those present in the members area wearing melbourne colours at games to find out? Or perhaps some MCC members not signed offer their feedback here...

Also - regarding the "Premium MFC/MCC" membership offering - how about including a real incentive? Entry to 11 games is a lay down misere for them anyway. OK the kids membership is one reasonable inclusion but hardly worth the $160. How about a sweetener like access to the social club? This would unite MFC members from both sides of the G something the club claims is important. Not sure how many would be interested but I for one have discussed this with a handful who ALL would be. Currently they part with the $50 but not the additional $110. When I catch up with them at games, we buy guest passes ($20 a pop or close enough) which gives them social club access but obviously the ongoing financial commitment to the club would be a far superior option...

Anyone have any ideas?

I too ... but dont need to do anything as I pay by the month and quiet sneakily ( very savvy of club I might add.. ) unless you nominate to stop...you just keep on keeping on being a member.. as youd want to be anyways !!

Yep - likewise for me. Premium with reserve seat again - bring on 2010!

Don't need to check any facts, I re-signed as soon as I got the 'Barry Prendergast' email. I got an email about Flash re-signing but not the text message.

I also got the txt and know several others. Club obviously intended people to get it...

Did anyone see Cameron Schwab twitter yesterday arvo?

"By the way, Essendon never made an offer to Aaron Davey. Focus was securing Aaron and his family's future beyond his playing career"

Sort of takes the wind out of the rumor that the price tag has been inflated by the bombers if true...

when does Alwyn come out of contract? Maybe MFC can return the favour.

Actually i recall the "Davey Management" fuelled similar speculation (in reverse) when Alwyn did not automatically resign at start of 08.

I don't think we've been had at all - you have to pay for class

Great news.

Guess the sun will have to pull this: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/aaro...f-1225780945073

Pity - such high quality commentary from the readers.

The world's smallest violin player will be busy at the Essendon camp