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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on September 12, 2008, 01:42:07 PM
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The RFC site is already calling for supporters to show their interest in the 2009 Premium membership packages.
Legends’ Club
Richmond Executive
Players’ Club
Players’ Club Option B
Locker Room
http://cms.richmondfc.com.au/Membership/PremiumMembershipInformation/tabid/10949/Default.aspx
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I guess our slogan next year will be "Locked and Loaded" or "Finals or no more Plough".
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2009 membership information will be available in early November.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/Membership/MembershipNews/tabid/7645/default.aspx
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It appears our membership slogan for 2009 is ......
"Total Tiger"
Thanks to Anduril on Y&B
http://www.yellowandblack.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=203663&postcount=73
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I guess our slogan next year will be "Locked and Loaded" or "Finals or no more Plough".
:lol
'Irrate if not in the 8', 'Finals or bust', ' 9 ain't fine', 'Around the Tan for Terry' so many possible slogans! ;D
Stripes
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It appears our membership slogan for 2009 is ......
"Total Tiger"
Thanks to Anduril on Y&B
http://www.yellowandblack.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=203663&postcount=73
Interesting if not a bit underwhelming.
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I was hoping for a bit of a Beatles feel to the 2009 membership package.
2009, a ninth place in '08. We could have used Revolution #9 as our marketing song.
Number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine, number nine....
and so on.
:lol
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It appears our membership slogan for 2009 is ......
"Total Tiger"
Interesting if not a bit underwhelming.
Agree. It's no tribal fever or the James Bond one lol. If 2009 doesn't go as well we'll be called totalled tigers.
IIRC we had "True Tiger" in 2001 so hopefully the similar slogan is a good omen as far as finals.
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The RFC site says the 2009 membership campaign will be released shortly.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/Membership/tabid/7629/default.aspx
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The RFC site says the 2009 membership campaign will be released shortly.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/Membership/tabid/7629/default.aspx
Do the membership brochures require our sponsors logos on them?
Could we be waiting to get another major sponsor before they're released?
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The 2009 Membership is now available on the RFC site:
Brochure here:
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/Portals/0/2009%20Membership%20Brochure.pdf
Match-Day Memberships
Adult 11: $174 Adult 17: $296
Concession 11: $108 Concession 17: $162
Junior 11: $ 36 Junior 17: $ 54
Family 11: $348 Family 17: $592
Match-Day with Reserved Seating:
Premium A: $370 (Adult 11) $304 (Concession 11) $144 (Junior 11) $956 (Family 11)
Premium B: $327 (Adult 11) $261 (Concession 11) $108 (Junior 11) $798 (Family 11)
Premium C: $287 (Adult 11) $221 (Concession 11) $83 (Junior 11) $668 (Family 11)
Budget: $244 (Adult 11) $178 (Concession 11) $68 (Junior 11) $552 (Family 11)
Premium A: $492 (Adult 17) $358 (Concession 17) $162 (Junior 17) $1200 (Family 17)
Premium B: $449 (Adult 17) $315 (Concession 17) $126 (Junior 17) $1042 (Family 17)
Premium C: $409 (Adult 17) $275 (Concession 17) $101 (Junior 17) $912 (Family 17)
Budget: $366 (Adult 17) $232 (Concession 17) $86 (Junior 17) $796 (Family 17)
Extra Match-Day Memberships
Country/Interstate 5: $120
MCC Tigers (2 Home Games at Etihad): $125
Add-ons and Premium Membership
Grand Final Ticket Guarantee: Additional $75
Social Club Membership: Additional $239 (Adult) $156 (Concession) $78 (Junior)
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They've stuck the new dick smith logo on the jumpers already.
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Reward and Recognition program - I've Earned My Stripes:
Rookie Member 1 year Member lapel pin & invite to Richmond introductory function
Rookie Member 2 years Member lapel pin
Bronze Member 3-4 years Bronze Member scarf
Silver Member 5-9 years Silver Member scarf & Invite to a free Formal Cocktail Party
Gold Member 10-24 years Gold Member cap & Invite to a free Formal Cocktail Party
Platinum Member 25-49 years Platinum Member cap & Invite to a free Formal Cocktail Party
Y&B Member 50+ years Y&B Member cap & Invite to a free Formal Cocktail Party
& Richmond finals tickets guarantee
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/membership/2009/memberrewards2009.jpg)
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2009 Memberships Store:
Click here. (http://www.clubsonline.com.au/shop/index.cfm?fuseaction=Display_Product_Listing&CategoryID=633&Title=<b><u>Membership</u></b>&OrgID=3811&cfid=23202635&cftoken=11676519&dts=11112008291231)
(https://console.clubsonline.com.au/shopproducts/images/main/Adult%20membership%20300.jpg)
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Total Tiger Fact #72 - A Total Tiger never tips against their team
Even when we've played Geelong over the last few years :wallywink :nope.
Geez these "facts" are corny as
Total Tiger Fact #43 - Sashes aren't for just beauty queens
In Lloyd's case they are lol.
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I found this fact hidden in a page when I opened it in Illustrator.
Tiger Fact #1902 - Because we've gotten carried away with 9th place finishes in the past, we didn't do a cool slogan to avoid backlash in case we have a bad year again.
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I found this fact hidden in a page when I opened it in Illustrator.
Tiger Fact #1902 - Because we've gotten carried away with 9th place finishes in the past, we didn't do a cool slogan to avoid backlash in case we have a bad year again.
;D
Tiger Fact #572 - We're missing a major sponsor and have done this membership campaign on the cheap
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I haven't had the chance to check but how do the prices compare to what we paid for 2008?
"Tiger Fact #999 - traditiona says memberships have gotta be dearer" :rollin
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I haven't had the chance to check but how do the prices compare to what we paid for 2008?
"Tiger Fact #999 - traditiona says memberships have gotta be dearer" :rollin
They didn't have the ton-up, players link, etc prices on the brochure but the 11/17 game membership prices are at the following link earlier in this thread.
http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum//index.php?topic=7868.msg119331#msg119331
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Groan. That is a shocking membership launch. :-[
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Actually the increase isn't too steep
Match-Day Memberships
Adult 11 (2009): $174 - 2008 cost = $167
Adult 17: $296 - 2008 cost = $285
Concession 11: $108 (2008 = $104)
Concession 17: $162 (2008 = $156)
Premium A: $370 (Adult 11) - 2008 = $363
Premium A: $492 (Adult 17) - 2008 = $481
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Groan. That is a shocking membership launch. :-[
Looks like we haven't had the launch yet and there's been a major stuff-up on the RFC site making it public for a couple of days when it shouldn't have been. The membership links on the RFC site have been removed ??? with the 'membership' button at the top of the page gone while the membership link on the right hand side just links back to the RFC site's homepage.
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Groan. That is a shocking membership launch. :-[
Looks like we haven't had the launch yet and there's been a major stuff-up on the RFC site making it public for a couple of days when it shouldn't have been. The membership links on the RFC site have been removed ??? with the 'membership' button at the top of the page gone while the membership link on the right hand side just links back to the RFC site's homepage.
I have the original PDF on file. I wonder if it will be worth something!!
They might have just got confirmation of a co-major sponsor and are adding them into the brochure :pray
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Groan. That is a shocking membership launch. :-[
Looks like we haven't had the launch yet and there's been a major stuff-up on the RFC site making it public for a couple of days when it shouldn't have been. The membership links on the RFC site have been removed ??? with the 'membership' button at the top of the page gone while the membership link on the right hand side just links back to the RFC site's homepage.
I have the original PDF on file. I wonder if it will be worth something!!
They might have just got confirmation of a co-major sponsor and are adding them into the brochure :pray
Be great news if that was so.
The 2009 membership pages are still accessible if you have the direct link. It's just that you can't link to it anymore from the mainpage of the RFC site. It was hard to find anyway before the mainpage links were removed.
http://www.clubsonline.com.au/shop/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_main&orgid=3811&cfid=23202635&cftoken=11676519&dts=10112008141032 (http://www.clubsonline.com.au/shop/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_main&orgid=3811&cfid=23202635&cftoken=11676519&dts=10112008141032)
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Groan. That is a shocking membership launch. :-[
Looks like we haven't had the launch yet and there's been a major stuff-up on the RFC site making it public for a couple of days when it shouldn't have been. The membership links on the RFC site have been removed ??? with the 'membership' button at the top of the page gone while the membership link on the right hand side just links back to the RFC site's homepage.
I have the original PDF on file. I wonder if it will be worth something!!
They might have just got confirmation of a co-major sponsor and are adding them into the brochure :pray
Be great news if that was so.
The 2009 membership pages are still accessible if you have the direct link. It's just that you can't link to it anymore from the mainpage of the RFC site. It was hard to find anyway before the mainpage links were removed.
http://www.clubsonline.com.au/shop/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_main&orgid=3811&cfid=23202635&cftoken=11676519&dts=10112008141032 (http://www.clubsonline.com.au/shop/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_main&orgid=3811&cfid=23202635&cftoken=11676519&dts=10112008141032)
Updated the club site now. It must have been the launch. :-\
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Are you a Total Tiger?
richmondfc.com.au
5:20 PM Thu 13 November, 2008
Richmond supporters are renowned for their passion for the Yellow and Black.
But you’re not a true Richmond fan – a Total Tiger – until you’re signed up as a member for the 2009 season.
Richmond is aiming to make it another year of record membership next season, after setting a new record of 30,820 match-day members in 2008.
It promises to be a thrilling ride as the Club presses hard for a finals berth.
“After a fantastic finish to the 2008 season, with eight wins in the last 11 matches, there is no better time to get on board as a member,” Richmond CEO Steven Wright said.
“With Matthew Richardson finishing equal third in the Brownlow Medal and Brett Deledio winning his first Jack Dyer Medal, we have developed a good mix of experience and youth,” he said.
”There is plenty to be excited about if you are a Tiger fan. We will be starting the Punt Road Oval redevelopment in 2009, and launching our training base at Craigieburn.”
The 2009 Total Tiger campaign features a new upgrade option - the Grand Final Ticket Guarantee - which secures you access to purchase a Grand Final ticket when the Tigers make it through to that ‘one day in September’.
Members who secure a Grand Final Ticket Guarantee will be given first right to renew the Guarantee each season (limited numbers available).
2009 Richmond memberships are on sale now:
RENEW (https://renewals.on.net/Richmond/) your Richmond membership
PURCHASE (https://www.clubsonline.com.au/shop/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_main&OrgID=3811) a Richmond membership online or view more information about the packages available.
DOWNLOAD (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/Portals/0/2009%20Membership%20Brochure.pdf) the 2009 Membership Brochure
Alternatively, visit the Club at Punt Road Oval to secure your Total Tiger membership in person.
To purchase your membership over the phone, call the membership team on 1300 136 605.
http://cms.richmondfc.com.au/tabid/6301/Default.aspx?newsid=69755
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Updated the club site now. It must have been the launch. :-\
Yep here's the membership page link:
http://cms.richmondfc.com.au/Membership/tabid/7629/Default.aspx
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Got an email today.
Clicked on the link "renew" - cannot do anything because I don't have a "CRN" (customer reference number) as this appears on ones renewal form that hasn't been received via Aust Post :P
Hopefully the mail version arrives soon - seeing cut-off for my seat renewal is the 26/11/08 :o
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renewals for memberships (not Player Club, the other ones ;)) received in the mail today
Renewals on line just finished
I am officially a 2009 member... I'm a Total Tiger :thumbsup :rollin
:gotigers
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Good stuff WP :thumbsup. My renewal came late today in the mail as well :thumbsup.
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lol @ diving through an old draw of krap 2day AND FINDING A 2001 TOTAL TIGER badge "geez i hate it when i hit caps lock"
anyway there u go :thumbsup
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mine came in today too.
and a funny thing, has my favourite player as David Rodan! ROFL!
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I went down to Punt Rd today to renew my membership and they said they are hoping to get the packages out before Christmas although they do say that every year.
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I went down to Punt Rd today to renew my membership and they said they are hoping to get the packages out before Christmas although they do say that every year.
lol yeah right - Only got the memberships out with 2 weeks to pay to get your seats.
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We've got two more memberships, as I got mine today
Gone back to just an ordinary membership, reserved seat and GF ticket access :thumbsup
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We've got two more memberships, as I got mine today
Gone back to just an ordinary membership, reserved seat and GF ticket access :thumbsup
Player Club will not be the same :'(
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We've got two more memberships, as I got mine today
Gone back to just an ordinary membership, reserved seat and GF ticket access :thumbsup
Player Club will not be the same :'(
I somehow think some will forget me pretty quick :-)
Seriously though, with that new stand being built on the other side, it's pretty comfortable at the footy these days, so doesn't matter where you sit. Decided to sit on the other side to get that darn sun out of my eyes :thumbsup
It's the GF ticket that sold me.
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Gone back to just an ordinary membership, reserved seat and GF ticket access :thumbsup
Copy cat :D
Yep the GF ticket was too tempting to pass. If we finally made it in the next few years I'd be spewing to miss out on a ticket after all these years.
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I somehow think some will forget me pretty quick :-)
Not I :)
Seriously though, with that new stand being built on the other side, it's pretty comfortable at the footy these days, so doesn't matter where you sit. Decided to sit on the other side to get that darn sun out of my eyes :thumbsup
It's the GF ticket that sold me.
Because we get GF tickets as part of player club so I suppose the the GF ticket guarantee thingee doesn't mean much to me.
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Gone back to just an ordinary membership, reserved seat and GF ticket access :thumbsup
Copy cat :D
Yep the GF ticket was too tempting to pass. If we finally made it in the next few years I'd be spewing to miss out on a ticket after all these years.
I jumped at it MT. I've been paying over the odds for a long time now, but only did so because I was in partnership with someone else and had obligations. Those obligations are no longer there ;D so this has been a fantastic add on for many people.
Although I used to think footy memberships were good value. I find it hard to fathom how families can afford it now, especially in these economic times.
I hope all tiger supporters aren't affected by the downturn and our memberships don't suffer.
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Our current membership tally is just under 11k :thumbsup.
Hi oneeyed,
Thank-you for your email.
The current ticketed membership tally is 10,989. We are hoping to have a tally on our website soon.
Kind Regards,
Shelley James
Member and Supporter Services
Richmond Football Club
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Wonder how this compares with last year?
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Wonder how this compares with last year?
About around the same mark given the above tally would be from last Friday 5/12/08.
Previous years:
10/12/07: ticketed: 11,986; non-ticketed: 2,909; combined: 14,895
15/12/06: ticketed: over 11,000
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The tally is now up on the RFC site although it's from the 3rd Dec
(http://mm.afl.com.au/portals/0/images_richmond/Rich-CC-Nov.jpg)
Combined: 12,820
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How most clubs are doing:
Richmond 10,989 + 2601
Brisbane 12,167
Coll'wood 7,186
Essendon 21,951 (Dons have auto-renewal and add ticketed and non-ticketed together)
Hawthorn 16,369
North Melb 3,691
Melbourne 13,500
St Kilda 9,055
Bulldogs 9,951 + 849
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Reward and Recognition program - I've Earned My Stripes:
Silver Member 5-9 years Silver Member scarf & Invite to a free Formal Cocktail Party
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/membership/2009/memberrewards2009.jpg)
So I get a scarfe this year...much prefer the hat but I wish the club would offer an option of buying one when you get the other..
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North Melbourne membership = OUCH!!!
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How many members would the recruitment of Ben Cousins bring in?
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How many members would the recruitment of Ben Cousins bring in?
RFC No.1 ticket holder - Mick Gatto ;D
Seriously it could be anything. It might have no effect as supporters have been burnt many times before by preseason hype and high profile recruits (our membership didn't jump when we got Browny) and they may want to see how we go onfield first before jumping on board. Or we may get a bandwagon effect a la like the Judd-factor at Carlton. You hear Weagle supporters still in love with Cuz saying they'll buy a RFC membership if we give him a second chance :o.
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When the news first broke last night about putting Polly on the rookie list and possibly picking Ben up.
Sen were taking calls and SMS's from rival team supporters i.e. Geelong, St Kilda e.t.c. stating that if we drafted Ben on Tuesday they would be buying a Tigers membership. They said that if he played for us they would support our decision and enjoy watching a champion player get one last chance to go around again.
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When the news first broke last night about putting Polly on the rookie list and possibly picking Ben up.
Sen were taking calls and SMS's from rival team supporters i.e. Geelong, St Kilda e.t.c. stating that if we drafted Ben on Tuesday they would be buying a Tigers membership. They said that if he played for us they would support our decision and enjoy watching a champion player get one last chance to go around again.
Same again this morning. 100 txt messages on Cousins and all supportive. Tiger supporters who haven't been members for years all saying they rejoin as soon as Cousins name is read out on Tuesday. One said it's the best thing to happen at Richmond in 30 years and Cousins at his peak was better than Judd.
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One said it's the best thing to happen at Richmond in 30 years and Cousins at his peak was better than Judd.
Hmmm, personally IMO in the last 30 years the best thing to happen to the RFC is Richo. Although 30 years also covers our last premiership doesn't it?
And the key phrase in that comment is "at his peak". Not saying he couldn't be a valuable player in 2009 but I would say at his age and the injuries he has had he would not be near his peak now.
Oh well if we get more members at least that is one positive side to the whole thing.
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At December 8, 2008
Ticketed: 10,969
Non-tickted: 2,827
Combined: 13,796
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My wife done my renewal online last week and when I got up in the morning I opened my emails and there it was comformation that my memebership had been renewed. So I said thank you with a kiss and she asked what it was for.
So I told her fore the renewal, she didn't reliase it would come to my email address as this is what the club have got. :gotigers
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My wife done my renewal online last week and when I got up in the morning I opened my emails and there it was comformation that my memebership had been renewed. So I said thank you with a kiss and she asked what it was for.
So I told her fore the renewal, she didn't reliase it would come to my email address as this is what the club have got. :gotigers
only a kiss
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A SEN caller said he went straight down to Punt Rd to get his membership and there was queue of 80 people.
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At December 15, 2008 (pre-Cousins)
Ticketed: 12,135
Non-Ticketed: 3,326
Combined: 15,461
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My thoughts on this is as many as we may lose because of taking Ben. We will end up with more that we did when we took Browny. Only due to the fact that there has so much hype going on that it will draw new members to the club.
I was out shopping and a fella who is a supporter but not a member, but he was asking me about membership. So this could be the shot in the arm we needed.
I hope I'm right.
But if people drop off from their membership then they are the ones we really can do without in the first place.
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The computers have crashed down at Punt Rd under the frenzy of new memberships.
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i am not "For" the Ben Cousins at Richmond. now he is here, i will love him like the rest, and back him.
basically, I Love Richmond, i hate some decisions they make, they have made a lot.
The Ben Cousins - IS NOT A BAD DECISION, i think ...
THE RICHMOND FOOTBALL CLUB WILL BENEFIT FROM BEN COUSINS MORE THEN BEN COUSINS FROM RICHMOND.
if Ben Cousins falls, it his own fault. this could be the respect Richmond needs!
i have been a member since 1995 and I WILL GET MY MEMBERSHIP in Janurary :)
and a mate in America is DIFFINETLY getting his memebership now! when he gets back :)
i am surprised about the "POSITIVE" support from other clubs supporters!
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I would think that for every member that has said they will leave, will not leave as they as just being hot heads and will sit back and see this as a good thing.
But those that leave I think we might get 3 new members to cover the one we lose.
So we will be the winners overall.
Then half way through the season the members that tossed in their membership will rejoin.
Making us close to the top membershiped team in the AFL. :gotigers
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Channel 9 news reported that the RFC sold 600 memberships today.
At this time of year they normally sell 600 in a week
600 @ say average $150 = $90k
Welcome Ben
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So say all of us. :santa
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Pretty much pays for Ben's salary in one day
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I did say we might be close to the top in membership and if that 600 number is right we are going to be looking good. :clapping
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Membership surge follows draft
Sam Edmund | December 17, 2008
BEN Cousins is set to boost Richmond's coffers in a recruitment that goes well beyond the boundary line.
Cousins, who will train with his new teammates for the first time today, has already sparked a membership, merchandise and sponsorship boom at Punt Rd.
Richmond fans lobbied their club aggressively to pursue Cousins, but they now appear to be showing the faith where it counts most.
The Tigers yesterday sold more than 600 new memberships -- what they normally sell in a week -- after recruiting Cousins in the pre-season draft.
Another 1000 are expected to follow today.
Even West Coast members have called the Tigers to request membership forms, with the club's 2008 record of 30,800 almost certain to be passed.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24812464-19742,00.html
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I would think that for every member that has said they will leave, will not leave as they as just being hot heads and will sit back and see this as a good thing.
But those that leave I think we might get 3 new members to cover the one we lose.
So we will be the winners overall.
Then half way through the season the members that tossed in their membership will rejoin.
Making us close to the top membershiped team in the AFL. :gotigers
I said it first.
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Yesterday they said we sold 600 memberships, does anyone know how many we sold today?
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Yesterday they said we sold 600 memberships, does anyone know how many we sold today?
Hopefully something close to double that. :thumbsup
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Yesterday they said we sold 600 memberships, does anyone know how many we sold today?
Ch 7 news said around 1600 today
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apparently more than they could handle, nice little earner for the club
sponsor not far away....or is that several? :thumbsup
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Richmond and retailers left cheering
Richard Willingham
December 18, 2008
THE arrival of Ben Cousins at Punt Road has not only boosted the Tigers' onfield aspirations, it has sent memberships soaring and brought Christmas cheer to football retailers in two states.
A sudden surge in membership inquiries after Cousins' recruitment on Tuesday crashed Richmond's computer system.
Club officials said about 1500 memberships had been sold since 10am on Tuesday.
The membership surge is not a Melbourne-only phenomenon. Across the Nullarbor, stores in Perth reported that many West Coast members, and even some Dockers fans, had bought Richmond memberships in the wake of Cousins' move. This was confirmed by Richmond.
The manager of the Carousel AFL store in Perth, Candice Burgess, said most customers over the past two days had been buying Richmond apparel — something she had not seen before in the two-team city.
Stores across Melbourne also had a surge in sales of Richmond merchandise.
The manager of the 4 the Game store at DFO Docklands, Adam MacDonald, said business had been flat out since the first Tiger fan walked into his shop an hour after Tuesday's pre-season draft.
"Today has been massive. All my Christmases have come at once," he said.
http://www.theage.com.au/national/richmond-and-retailers-left-cheering-20081217-70t2.html
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Healy on 3aw just said he spoke to the Club today and our merchandise and membership sales in the past 24 hours or so would normally take 2-3 weeks to generate.
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The club has had 2000 members sign up since drafting Cousins on Tuesday.
Age link (http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/car-maker-joins-tiger-army/2008/12/18/1229189807048.html)
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the dees got about 16,000, are they the 2009 version of North who are sitting 7000 members.
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the dees got about 16,000, are they the 2009 version of North who are sitting 7000 members.
Sorry but you have lost me. (Pauline Hanson please explain)
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the dees got about 16,000, are they the 2009 version of North who are sitting 7000 members.
Sorry but you have lost me. (Pauline Hanson please explain)
Sympathy vote because they're near rack and ruin.
I'd rather gain members thanks to Cuz than have our players doing camp nudey videos holding Santa hats over their privates and singing Christmas songs like the Dees have done to attract attention :wallywink.
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Thanks for that.
I knew the Dees were going bad and one fella said to me today that he would rather them merge that move.
I would rather it the opposite way if it was up to me and if it was Richmond.
I would want to know we are still our own idenity that merge with another.
So I just thought what he said was so stupid, well to me it was.
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well at least we know where the fickle supporters come from.
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The Herald-Sun today says by yesterday we are up to 14,000. That's 2500 on board since Cousins was picked up - 500 new/renewed memberships per day when we usually only get 500 a week.
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well at least we know where the fickle supporters come from.
I know what you mean, shites me to tears that all of these people suddenly found the funds to join up, dont they understand that its when we are down that we need them most!
Oh well memberships are memberships, money is money ::) :gotigers
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well at least we know where the fickle supporters come from.
I know what you mean, pooes me to tears that all of these people suddenly found the funds to join up, dont they understand that its when we are down that we need them most!
Oh well memberships are memberships, money is money ::) :gotigers
Yep pretty Pizzweek :banghead
:santa
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well at least we know where the fickle supporters come from.
I know what you mean, pooes me to tears that all of these people suddenly found the funds to join up, dont they understand that its when we are down that we need them most!
Oh well memberships are memberships, money is money ::) :gotigers
Yep pretty Pizzweek :banghead
:santa
Every club has its bandwagoners. Look at Hawthorn. Their membership has virtually doubled in 3 years.
I wonder how many of the 2500 are new members or supporters who haven't been a member for years? Those calling up SEN begging us to get Cousins were barrackers promising to become members for the first time.
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I know what you mean, pooes me to tears that all of these people suddenly found the funds to join up, dont they understand that its when we are down that we need them most!
Oh well memberships are memberships, money is money ::) :gotigers
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Never looked at it that way but now that you have said it. It makes you think just how right you are.
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Full details of the premium memberships (Player Club, Richmond Executive etc) are now up on the RFC website
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/Membership/PremiumMembershipInformation/tabid/10949/Default.aspx
And while out tonight we were passed on the freeway by a car that had a new 2009 Total Tiger membship sticker on the rear window... have to say it dodn't look too bad
It seems the mail out of membership packs has started :clapping
Wouldn't it be great to get them beofre Xmas ;D
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And while out tonight we were passed on the freeway by a car that had a new 2009 Total Tiger membship sticker on the rear window... have to say it didn't look too bad
Better either wind the rubber band tighter or put more lead in your shoe if you're getting passed.
Make them look at your sticker. :gotigers
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I resigned about 3 week ago and I'm waiting for mine in the post. But then again maybe the wife got out to the posty before I did and hide it on me as it's a Christmas present this year for me.
I don't really care as I know I'm an 09 member already. So I'm happy.
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Better either wind the rubber band tighter or put more lead in your shoe if you're getting passed.
Make them look at your sticker. :gotigers
I wasn't driving this time ;D and we had a very important passenger too .... our Malamute :P ;D
I resigned about 3 week ago and I'm waiting for mine in the post.
I signed up back in late November because of the cut off date for the reserve seat renewals
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well at least we know where the fickle supporters come from.
I know what you mean, pooes me to tears that all of these people suddenly found the funds to join up, dont they understand that its when we are down that we need them most!
Oh well memberships are memberships, money is money ::) :gotigers
Yep pretty Pizzweek :banghead
:santa
Make of it what you will, but I was one of those who re-signed this week...not because of Cuz, it just timed out that way. I was originally looking to sign on the week earlier, but being a publican, at this time of year, its hard to get time to orchestrate joint memberships with mates in reserved seats when we only speak monthly outside football season. Last Friday week, I preferred the extra 2 hours sleep, rather than get up early to drop my forms into my mates workplace, knowing I was gonna work 12+ hour days/nights all weekend. Being a 17 year member now (since mid-teens), I'm pretty comfortable in thinking I'm not a bandwagoner.
Pretty sure I would have signed without Cuz this week too :shh :gotigers
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17 years being a member hardly can call you a bandwagon member. Far from it. :gotigers
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my comments were directed to the fair weather supporters from North and Melb....geez if we had those kind of supporters over the last 20 odd years we would have shut up shop.
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@ 23/12/08
ticketed (match day) = 15,445
non ticketed (non match day) = 3,733
total = 19,178
:gotigers
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Heard a whisper that some Premium Memberships may have a cap put on the number of members. ;)
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@ 23/12/08
ticketed (match day) = 15,445
non ticketed (non match day) = 3,733
total = 19,178
:gotigers
What is really important is how many of these are new members? And how do these figures stack up compared to last year?
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@ 23/12/08
ticketed (match day) = 15,445
non ticketed (non match day) = 3,733
total = 19,178
:gotigers
What is really important is how many of these are new members? And how do these figures stack up compared to last year?
From the club's site last year:
Tigers set new Christmas membership record
3:19 PM Wed 19 December, 2007 | Back
Tony Greenberg
for richmondfc.com.au
news detail
Richmond has broken its pre-Christmas membership record . . .
As at close of business yesterday (Tuesday, December 18), the Tigers had
13,341 members.
That figure eclipses the previous pre-Christmas record of 13,040, which
was set in 2006.
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Heard a whisper that some Premium Memberships may have a cap put on the number of members. ;)
Wouldn't that be shooying ourselves in the foot to do that?
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Heard a whisper that some Premium Memberships may have a cap put on the number of members. ;)
Wouldn't that be shooying ourselves in the foot to do that?
Don't know if we would be doing it in 2009 but beyond who knows :-\
I know I have renewed my Player Club package :clapping one of the perks this year is we get a jacket :thumbsup
Bushranger - most other clubs cap their membership categories, especially those that guarantee GF tickets.
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Thank for the info as I didn't know that. But it does make sense once spelt out.
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Well the first membership pack of the Powell household arrived today
It is the "silver" one, which means it aint mine ;D
Silver has a scraf this year rather than a cap...
the membership card also has a silver border
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Well the first membership pack of the Powell household arrived today
It is the "silver" one, which means it aint mine ;D
Silver has a scraf this year rather than a cap...
the membership card also has a silver border
My wife received hers before Christmas, she is a new member after a 4 year hiatus in Sydney, we are back to a 3 membership family.
She has been invited to an "induction night" which is quite a good idea.....
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Mine came today. All ready for 2009 :thumbsup
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I am still waiting for mine...
It doesn't pay to be platinum :'( :'(
:eyebrow
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I am still waiting for mine...
It doesn't pay to be platinum :'( :'(
:eyebrow
No it doesn't does it :'(
The cat and the 'now' gold come first - Yep Junior is 15 and allready Goldamondo :thumbsup
Up for MCC too this year being 15 - Oh well GF gaurentees all round in dis house, just a bit more than 75 buckaroonies tho.
All work and no play makes Mik a dull boy :help
:gotigers
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I'm on my 4th year membership now, and I wish I done it ages ago. But can't take back time.
At least I'm here now, and I don't really care how long I have to wait as I know I paid up in late November.
Well the boss did, and she was hoping to give it to me for Christmas.
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Got my membership pack today and next year I will be moving up to go to the game so my membership is counted. Not that I will go to one game as much as I would love to.
But this is going to be my Xmas present from now on and just one day I will get there. But I will be counted as from next year.
If this is what it takes then so be it. :gotigers
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I am still waiting for mine...
It doesn't pay to be platinum :'( :'(
:eyebrow
Well it appears that Mr Postman attempted to deliver my membership stuff today but no one was home
A card was kindly left, so I've got to go and pick it up .... ;D
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Got my membership pack today and next year I will be moving up to go to the game so my membership is counted. Not that I will go to one game as much as I would love to.
But this is going to be my Xmas present from now on and just one day I will get there. But I will be counted as from next year.
If this is what it takes then so be it. :gotigers
onya bushy :thumbsup
still waiting for mine :(
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They haven't updated the membership tally since prior to Christmas. With the Cousins bandwagon effect we could pushing 20k.
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got my pack today...i gotta say the membership caps are always pretty drab...who are the designers down there ::)
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I have to say I loved last years one. It has the logo on it that I use as my avatar.
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Got mine yesterday, same old stuff.
I'm wondering how much those Grand Final guarantees will go up in price in the years to come :help
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I am still waiting for mine...
It doesn't pay to be platinum :'( :'(
:eyebrow
Well it appears that Mr Postman attempted to deliver my membership stuff today but no one was home
A card was kindly left, so I've got to go and pick it up .... ;D
Nice thoughtful posties out your neck, ours just got chucked on a piece of shelf we have near the letter box.
It is inside a fence tho, so not much chance of it being nicked. sp ?
I couldn't get the 2006 off the car so left 1/2 it on and the tradition seems to have snuck up on me of not removing them, so this years makes 4 - How many is too many ! starting to look like a bit of a maniac as I also have a suction cup Richoman who is definitely not coming off.
SAD HEY ::)
:gotigers 09
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I have kept last years on as I just love the logo so much.
But I found space on the other side of the ute back window to put this years on,though I had to take one off to fit it on.
Have to have the right ones on full display don't we. :gotigers
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I cant put mine up yet :(, we might be getting a new car so I have to wait, dont really like putting it on in the heat of summer anyway, in case it fades.
Can someone tell me the pics on the membership cards? Mine,as a gold member, has a different player to my sons g/f who we bought a membership for as a chrissy gift this year, so this is her first year.
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Can someone tell me the pics on the membership cards? Mine,as a gold member, has a different player to my sons g/f who we bought a membership for as a chrissy gift this year, so this is her first year.
I'm a platinum member and Newman is on my card
Silver member in our household has Foley on the Card
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yeah got mine today
silver with Axel on the membership card
liked the scarf as well makes an excellent dash mat exact right length for the cherokee
as for the stickers every year i remove the old one and stick em up in the shed (wall of rememberance)
and the y&b goes on the locker at work :thumbsup
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I think it is Trent Cotchin on the bronze card.
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I think it is Trent Cotchin on the bronze card.
They've been working out who's on what card on Y&B. White is on Bronze.
http://www.yellowandblack.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=217322&postcount=363
How bored are we Richmond supporters. Roll on the new season. LOL.
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gold is tucky - my plat is newman also
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I think it is Trent Cotchin on the bronze card.
They've been working out who's on what card on Y&B. White is on Bronze.
http://www.yellowandblack.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=217322&postcount=363
How bored are we Richmond supporters. Roll on the new season. LOL.
That is why I put I think as I wasn't sure. So thanks now I can tell the family just who it is.
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Richmond Membership Tally
*as at 9th January
Match-day - 17,148
Non Match-day - 3,869
Total - 21,017
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2009 Premium Memberships
richmondfc.com.au
Take the next step in your involvement with the Richmond Football Club for season 2009 by becoming a Premium Member.
Click on the thumbnails below to find out more about Richmond's Premium Membership options.
For more information about Premium Membership options, please contact Rachael Duncan on (03) 9426 4486 or rduncan@richmondfc.com.au.
LEGENDS CLUB (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/Portals/0/PM%20Legends%20Club.pdf)
RICHMOND EXECUTIVE (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/Portals/0/PM%20Richmond%20Executive.pdf)
PLAYERS CLUB (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/Portals/0/PM%20Players%20Club.pdf)
PLAYERS CLUB OPTION B (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/Portals/0/PM%20Players%20Club%20opt%20B.pdf)
LOCKER ROOM (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/Portals/0/PM%20Locker%20Room.pdf)
http://cms.richmondfc.com.au/Membership/PremiumMembershipInformation/tabid/10949/Default.aspx
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:thumbsup
Cousins boosts membership sales
richmondfc.com.au
4:46 PM Fri 09 January, 2009
THE BEN Cousins factor is continuing to give Richmond's membership drive an enormous boost.
The club's membership figures have surged since signing the former West Coast skipper in last month's pre-season draft.
"Our membership is at least 4000 up on this time last year and we do attribute quite a lot of this added interest in the club to the signing of Ben Cousins last month," Richmond's commercial operations manager Hamish McKenzie said on Friday.
The Tigers have signed up more than 17,000 matchday members, as well as almost 4000 non-matchday members.
Cousins has won the Tigers plenty of new interest from Western Australia, with Richmond "inundated with messages of support and membership enquiries" from that state.
The 30-year-old, who is attempting to overcome drug addiction, won four best and fairest awards and the 2005 Brownlow Medal with the Eagles, before being sacked by the club at the end of 2007 then suspended by the AFL for the 2008 season.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/tabid/6301/Default.aspx?newsid=71203
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So just taking a very generalised average of $100 per membership we can already see a tangible benefit of ~$400k to the club. Wonder how Eddie is viewing his $8m loss now? :wallywink
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So just taking a very generalised average of $100 per membership we can already see a tangible benefit of ~$400k to the club. Wonder how Eddie is viewing his $8m loss now? :wallywink
ah the Pied Piper is very good at covering his ass, and those gullible pies supporters hang on his every word...laughable
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i have 5 mates who have just signed on as members and are coming over to watch a couple of matches this coming year, and they are dyed in the wool eagles supporters.
so im gonna have some nasty weekends this year...oh the hangovers. :cheers
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LOL smokey. We should send Eddie a letter of thanks ;D.
Cuz is on what $150k? We've already made $250k profit just by drafting him. Maybe we should stick "Cousins" on the back of our guernsey lol.
Richmond Membership Tally
*as at 9th January
Match-day - 17,148
Non Match-day - 3,869
Total - 21,017
We had 14,990 ticketed members on Jan 16 last year so with a week still to go this year 3-4,000 ahead would be about right. Great stuff RFC :clapping :thumbsup.
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Had a day off from work today
Went down to Punt Rd and signed up with the GF package. :thumbsup
Now for the Tiges to get there in 09. :pray
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You've got to love the extra media exposure as well :thumbsup
(http://www.realfooty.com.au/ffximage/2009/01/09/zzCousinsLD.jpg)
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Just pointing out that even without Ben Cousins we would be seeing an improvement on last year anyway. In 2007 we were 16th and sold 39,000 memberships on the back of that. Last year we were 9th and uncovered TC who is the best teen in the game. Even without Ben we would be up and frankly given that improvement and the Cuz bounce we should be able to hit 45,000 ( matchday and unticketed combined). I'll be disappoited if we don't add at least 4,000.
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That would sound about right to as most supporter would have noticed that we were making inroads in the ladder position.
So they would of mort than likely joined up but Ben was a bonus.
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Vic club memberships so far:
Richmond 17,148 + 3,869 = 21,017
Carlton ?
Coll'wood 18,294
Essendon 26,043 (ticketed+non-ticketed)
Geelong ?
Hawthorn 31,384
North Melb 9,968
Melbourne 15,000
St Kilda 14,708
Bulldogs 14,078
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The Hawk surge is predictable but we have to admit that the Essendon figure is superb. They have had 4 poor seasons and have no real hype yeat are comfortably ahead of both us and the Magpies.
I don't like Essendon. The corporate bland catch all club that they are but that figure is impressive
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The Hawk surge is predictable but we have to admit that the Essendon figure is superb. They have had 4 poor seasons and have no real hype yeat are comfortably ahead of both us and the Magpies.
I don't like Essendon. The corporate bland catch all club that they are but that figure is impressive
I think I read somewhere that Essendon have a smart method of renewal like a 'continuous' membership with direct debits every month and the membership is automatically renewed unless you advise the club otherwise. They would pick up many silent or apathetic members this way by not needing to rely on them getting off their bums and physically renewing each year. I'm not sure if our 'pay by installments' membership does this now?
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Ours is the same smokey, you only have to let them know if there are any changes, otherwise it just rolls over
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I actually thought that we had one like that but I didn't want to say just incase.
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Excellent, thanks for that. This would have more impact over time as the number of automatic renewals increases year by year. It would certainly help reduce the percentage of non-renewals - a la Essendon. Glad to see we're not losing ground in that area.
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Bomber members have to get in early as well due to the limited seating at the Dome. Last year they just got over 40k but they add their ticketed and non-ticketed tallies together to boost the final figure. If we are 4000 ahead of last year where we finished up with 39k combined then we could still end up ahead of them by the July cutoff. An amazing effort considering they've had 20+ years of finals before the last 4-5 lean years while we've been rubbish since 1983. The tide is turning :thumbsup.
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Ours is the same smokey, you only have to let them know if there are any changes, otherwise it just rolls over
Yeah we call it "Rolling Tiger"
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2009 Premium Memberships
PLAYERS CLUB (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/Portals/0/PM%20Players%20Club.pdf)
Well I have all my membership stuff now except for my Player's Club jacket which is due in round 1
Very happy with the cap this year as it actually fits on my big head :thumbsup :rollin
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Thats good to hear boof. LOL
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2009 Premium Memberships
PLAYERS CLUB (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/Portals/0/PM%20Players%20Club.pdf)
Well I have all my membership stuff now except for my Player's Club jacket which is due in round 1
Very happy with the cap this year as it actually fits on my big head :thumbsup :rollin
So your Players Club stuff has arrived....apart from the jacket...? I'm still waiting for mine, signed up for the first time this year.
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Very happy with the cap this year as it actually fits on my big head :thumbsup :rollin
;D the one year I don't get a cap with my membership they make a larger size one lol.
I'm happy with the member's scarf mind you. Family and friends I've shown it too liked the look of it a lot.
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So your Players Club stuff has arrived....apart from the jacket...? I'm still waiting for mine, signed up for the first time this year.
Player Club stuff other than the jacket is just the standard membership pack Beren :thumbsup
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I have put my scarf away for the Grandie. When she is 21 I will hand over all the stuff to her to do with what she wants.
But people will talkk about other teams and she sings "Oh we're from Tigerland" So I have got her at 3 .5 yrs old.
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I have put my scarf away for the Grandie. When she is 21 I will hand over all the stuff to her to do with what she wants.
But people will talkk about other teams and she sings "Oh we're from Tigerland" So I have got her at 3 .5 yrs old.
Brainwash them early Bushy ;D :thumbsup.
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Vic club memberships so far:
Richmond 17,148 + 3,869 = 21,017
Carlton ?
Coll'wood 18,294
Essendon 26,043 (ticketed+non-ticketed)
Geelong ?
Hawthorn 31,384
North Melb 9,968
Melbourne 15,000
St Kilda 14,708
Bulldogs 14,078
The sympathy bandwagon didn't last long at North.
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Hmmm I was going to say the Northern Devils may be a good name for a Tassie team with a relocated North Melbourne, but Tassie is South so that may not make much sense.
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Vic club memberships so far:
Richmond 17,148 + 3,869 = 21,017
Carlton ?
Coll'wood 18,294
Essendon 26,043 (ticketed+non-ticketed)
Geelong ?
Hawthorn 31,384
North Melb 9,968
Melbourne 15,000
St Kilda 14,708
Bulldogs 14,078
The sympathy bandwagon didn't last long at North.
Melbourne will have the same drop off next year.
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Its good to see us keeping up with the pies ... in past years they have been well ahead of us. Hopefully we get a good run in the NAB Cup ... that will add to membership, and hopefully a big build up to the Carlton game R1 - and hopefully a win. 40,000 members here we come.
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You gotta get to them young MightyTiges. Her Mum was an Essendon supporter to but she has close to given up on that idea and has got some brains and is coming to the right side.
Now just gotta get her to become a member to.
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Vic club memberships so far:
Richmond 17,148 + 3,869 = 21,017
Carlton ?
Coll'wood 18,294
Essendon 26,043 (ticketed+non-ticketed)
Geelong ?
Hawthorn 31,384
North Melb 9,968
Melbourne 15,000
St Kilda 14,708
Bulldogs 14,078
The sympathy bandwagon didn't last long at North.
Characterless footy club with no support and no hope. Stuff them. Now to make them pay on the footy field as of this year to show them how pathetic they really are and to get them to cut that bs charade of Shinboner Spirit and crap and leave them wallowing in the mire where a footy club like North belong.
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The Roo's should have taken the Gold Coast deal. I wonder if they get the offer again.
And if they don't take then it's timeto let them die at their own hands. :banghead
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Its good to see us keeping up with the pies ... in past years they have been well ahead of us. Hopefully we get a good run in the NAB Cup ... that will add to membership, and hopefully a big build up to the Carlton game R1 - and hopefully a win. 40,000 members here we come.
I am a bit of a nerd about attendances mate. I know a lot about trends over the decades so you can take my word in telling you that Richmond compare favourably with everyone when going as well as other clubs.
Only once or twice in HISTORY have we gone top 4 and not been top 2 in home attendances and this includes the Punt road years.
In 2007 we the THE highest drawing spoon team in history. Drawing well over 40,000 per game. By comparison Hawthorn, in 15th in 2004 drew 25,000. Go figure.
Carlton V Essendon despite all their 1990s blockbusters have fewer 70,000 plus H and A attendances than Richmond V Essendon.
All the historical evidence indicates that if the tigers took off and went top 4 we would be huge. Simply huge. Last year on the back of a spoon we sold 39,000 memberships adn drew almost 1,000,000. A top 4 Richmond would see queues at the "G"
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Its good to see us keeping up with the pies ... in past years they have been well ahead of us. Hopefully we get a good run in the NAB Cup ... that will add to membership, and hopefully a big build up to the Carlton game R1 - and hopefully a win. 40,000 members here we come.
I am a bit of a nerd about attendances mate. I know a lot about trends over the decades so you can take my word in telling you that Richmond compare favourably with everyone when going as well as other clubs.
Only once or twice in HISTORY have we gone top 4 and not been top 2 in home attendances and this includes the Punt road years.
In 2007 we the THE highest drawing spoon team in history. Drawing well over 40,000 per game. By comparison Hawthorn, in 15th in 2004 drew 25,000. Go figure.
Carlton V Essendon despite all their 1990s blockbusters have fewer 70,000 plus H and A attendances than Richmond V Essendon.
All the historical evidence indicates that if the tigers took off and went top 4 we would be huge. Simply huge. Last year on the back of a spoon we sold 39,000 memberships adn drew almost 1,000,000. A top 4 Richmond would see queues at the "G"
I was talking about memberships. I remember the days when we only had 8000 members lol.
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Just as with everybody Ramps. Mass tens of thousands membership is a recent phenomenon.
The Pies sold about 27,000 on the back of a spoon less than a decade ago. That figure would be laughed at now. membership inflation is very recent. Relative to inclmes they have never been cheaper or more prevalent.
Attendances are a far more accurate measure of support. Hawthorn drew 11,000 in Melbourne against port in 2004. Where were all the members? Not interested in a team in 15th is the answer. In the same season, in 16th we drew 18,000 v freo. Far fewer of our members missing.
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Our membership is up 30% thanks to Benny. The second highest increase (behind premiers Hawthorn).
WC Eagles 47,728
Hawthorn 32,269
Essendon 26,902
Coll'wood 22,246
Geelong 22,000
Richmond 17,148 + 3,869 = 21,017 (ours hasn't been updated in almost a week)
St Kilda 18,441
Melbourne 17,918
Bulldogs 16,502
Carlton 16,222
Brisbane 16,050
Port 13,000
North 11,331
http://www.afl.com.au/News/NEWSARTICLE/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=71259
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hello "One Eyed Richmond" people!
just like to quickly say, hope everyone had a good christmas and new years eve and day and all the best for 2009. (my first post in 2009) :)
BUT ...
today i renewed my Richmond membership and my friend who used to be a Richmond member (but still a supporter) bought his membership for the first time since 2001, thanks to Ben Cousins. :)
i told him that the last time he had a Richmond membership we made the finals (which he knew) and he could be the positive omen after all these years. (LMAO)
interesting to see today's membership numbers.
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West Coast - over 47,700 members is amazing considering West Coast finished 15th. Yes, there is two teams in Western Australia, but just shows that Australian Football "dominates" Western Australia and West Coast have a proud history 22 years on. :thumbsup
Hawthorn - Hawthorn want 40,000 members and look "ok" in getting that. No surprise for the Champions supporters getting on board. :)
Essendon - Pretty good numbers. Average start in the first half of '08 but looked dangerous second half of '08 and seems like supporters believe in former Richmond Champion Matthew Knights's game plan. :thumbsup
Collingwood - Steady. :)
Geelong - Steady. :)
Richmond - I just hope we get more members then St Kilda, North Melbourne and Western. Wishing to get more members then Geelong by the end of year (doubt that) :( All teams are finals teams. Hopefully Richmond "smash" last years record and edge close to 35,000, hopefully more. :thumbsup
St Kilda - Going well considering that they are the "pretenders" of the AFL. :rollin
Melbourne - Very good. Looks like Melbourne supporters believe Jim and Dean's vision which is good to see.
Western - I believe Western supporters are "bandwagon supporters". One bad year and there numbers will fall. Surprising their numbers aren't higher. :(
Carlton - Going good. Big year in '09 with high expectations and you would think they could sneak in the eight if all their "Stars" have a great year. :thumbsup
Brisbane - As a Australian Football supporter, you would hope Brisbane's membership grows. Since Gold Coast is coming in two years time, i personally hope Brisbane gets more supporters and members for many reasons and one being speading/growing the AFL rather then Rubgy League in Queensland. Hope Michael Voss is the answer but a hard task. :(
Port Adelaide - I think disappointing. Do the Port Adelaide supporters hate Mark now? Having family in Adeliade (Adelaide supporters and one Port Adelaide supporter) they think Port Adelaide have had enough of Mark now. Didn't Port Adelaide have over 35,000 members in '08? Hard to see 22,000 members by the deadline, but maybe i am totally wrong and members will grow as the Football season starts. >:(
North Melbourne - They are seriously on the edge of extinction. Very bad really. I believe if North Melbourne has two years in a row finishing bottom four, they will fold. I admire North Melbourne's players and Dean for playing with nothing and having nothing. Why don't North Melbourne supporters sign up? North Melbourne now has all "Home" matches in Melbourne. You would of thought they would at least reach 30,000 again. :banghead
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Eagles and Crows get large membership numbers because you need to be member to get into the ground. Subi holds only 45k or thereabouts and Footy Park around 50k.
Port is a combination of having issues with the SANFL controlled Footy Park when most SANFL members are Crows fans and Port supporters so use to being the big fish in a small pond struggling to cope now they are in the big ocean. Not so easy to win flags now in the big league with the restrictions of the salary cap and draft when rebuilding. Some are also very ticked off with the AFL siding with Collingwood over their B&W jumper and them being forced to wear all teal against the Pies ;).
Traditionally Richmond gets a late surge closer to the start of the season so it'd be interesting to know how many of those signed-up so far are new or returning members like your mate torch. If the 30% increase holds up until then then we'll be on track for 39-40k ticketed members. That would mean almost 50k all up :o. That may be a bit optimistic. If it's a 4000 increase then that would give us 35k ticketed and roughly 43k combined. Still would be a stunning increase in the current economic climate when all clubs would be budgeting for zero growth across all revenue streams.
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today i renewed my Richmond membership and my friend who used to be a Richmond member (but still a supporter) bought his membership for the first time since 2001, thanks to Ben Cousins. :)
i told him that the last time he had a Richmond membership we made the finals (which he knew) and he could be the positive omen after all these years. (LMAO)
A mate of mine swapped jobs, they were stumped for ideas for a farewell gift. I suggested a Richmond membership (he does barrack for Richmond) and we got him signed up.
I now just have to talk my brother and dad into it, and renew me and my little girl (she'll be a 2nd year member before she's even 1 year old!).
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It isn't on the web (so I typed it out) but the Herald-Sun today says our ticketed membership is now 18,187.
MEMBERSHIP LADDER 2009 (Vic clubs only)
1 Hawthorn 32,385
2 Essendon 26,902
3 Collingwood 23,141
4 Geelong 22,000
5 St Kilda 19,008
6 Richmond 18,187
7 Melbourne 18,098
8 Bulldogs 16,502
9 Carlton 16,222
10 North Melb 11,707
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It isn't on the web (so I typed it out) but the Herald-Sun today says our ticketed membership is now 18,187.
MEMBERSHIP LADDER 2009 (Vic clubs only)
1 Hawthorn 32,385
2 Essendon 26,902
3 Collingwood 23,141
4 Geelong 22,000
5 St Kilda 19,008
6 Richmond 18,187
7 Melbourne 18,098
8 Bulldogs 16,502
9 Carlton 16,222
10 North Melb 11,707
MEMBERSHIP LADDER 2009 (Vic clubs only)
1 Hawthorn 32,385
2 Essendon 26,902
3 Collingwood 23,141
4 Richmond 18,187+3,869 = 22,056 !!
5 Geelong 22,000
6 St Kilda 19,008
7 Melbourne 18,098
8 Bulldogs 16,502
9 Carlton 16,222
10 North Melb 11,707
Aaaa, that's better.
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today i renewed my Richmond membership and my friend who used to be a Richmond member (but still a supporter) bought his membership for the first time since 2001, thanks to Ben Cousins. :)
i told him that the last time he had a Richmond membership we made the finals (which he knew) and he could be the positive omen after all these years. (LMAO)
A mate of mine swapped jobs, they were stumped for ideas for a farewell gift. I suggested a Richmond membership (he does barrack for Richmond) and we got him signed up.
I now just have to talk my brother and dad into it, and renew me and my little girl (she'll be a 2nd year member before she's even 1 year old!).
My little fella is also in his second year as a member despite being just an 8 month old, gotta get them started early!!!
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From the Herald-Sun.....
RICHMOND has tapped into an unlikely new support base in the West as Ben Cousins' arrival continues to drive membership sales.
The Tigers have been flooded with membership inquiries from West Australians eager to follow Cousins' return to the AFL.
Richmond has so far signed up more than 18,000 members, 4000 more than the same time last year. The club is confident of breaking its 2008 record of 30,800 members.
"We've had a lot of West Australians ringing up and wanting Richmond to be their second AFL team and buying memberships," Tigers assistant coach Brian Royal said yesterday.
Royal said the Brownlow medallist had had an instant impact on the club.
"He's been fantastic in the way he's mixed in, particularly with our younger guys," Royal said.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24922614-11088,00.html
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As at January 19, 2009
Ticketed: 18,379
Non-Ticketed: 5,191
Combined: 23,570
Past years:
19/01/2008: Ticketed: 15,426; Non-ticketed: 4,137; Combined: 19,563
21/01/2007: Ticketed: 14,982; Non-ticketed: 3,896; Combined: 18,878
22/01/2006: Ticketed: 14,292; Non-ticketed: 3,774; Combined: 18,066
18/01/2005: Ticketed: 14,397
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They must have been mostly West Australians signing up lately as the matchday membership increased by only 200 yet the non-ticketed was up by over a thousand ???.
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excellent numbers
Well done Tiges :clapping
Onya Benny ;D
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aaaaaaso in tound figures we are 3,000 ahead of last year ticketed and 4,000 in total.
35,000 and 45,000 respectively are realisable goals.
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I wish they would hurry up sending my membership considering my credit card was charged one month ago. :wallywink :shh
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In 2 days it will be a month for me too.
Can't believe it's almost been a month since Xmas.
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As of January 28, 2009
Ticketed: 20,129
Non-ticketed: 5,556
Combined: 25,685
At this stage last year, the club had 16,500 ticketed members.
http://richmondfc.com.au/tabid/6301/Default.aspx?newsid=71534
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Good stuff. Looks like we are heading for 35k ticketed and possibly 45k combined :clapping.
Previous years:
31/01/2008 - 17,103 + 4,542; combined 21,645
30/01/2007 - 15,676 + 4,081; combined 19,757
29/01/2006 - 15,000 + 3,893; combined 18,893
26/01/2005 - 15,021
01/02/2004 - 15,137
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a good nab cup campaign and a win vs carlton in r1 and we should breach 40,000 fully ticketed and about 10,000 non ticketed, i can see a combined 50,000 membership by mid april.
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Golden Girl sticks with Ben
By Chris de Kretser and Daryl Timms
Thu 05 FEB 2009, Page 82
GIVING Ben Cousins a second chance has led to Betty Cuthbert becoming a Richmond member.
Cuthbert, a devout Christian, lives in Perth but decided to join the Tigers after the club drafted Cousins.
The Golden Girl of Australian athletics, Cuthbert won three gold medals at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics and 400m gold at Tokyo in 1964.
Confined to a wheelchair because of multiple sclerosis, Cuthbert is a disillusioned former West Coast supporter.
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Just a quick question - Is the country/interstate 5 membership classed by the AFL as ticketed while the MCC Tigers and tiger insider are non-ticketed?
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Just a quick question - Is the country/interstate 5 membership classed by the AFL as ticketed while the MCC Tigers and tiger insider are non-ticketed?
Yes. :thumbsup
MCC Tigers & Tiger Insider are the only 2 RFC memberships which are non-ticketed.
Country/Interstate5 doesn't qualify as ticketed but is sanctioned as ticketed by the AFL.
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Just a quick question - Is the country/interstate 5 membership classed by the AFL as ticketed while the MCC Tigers and tiger insider are non-ticketed?
Yes. :thumbsup
MCC Tigers & Tiger Insider are the only 2 RFC memberships which are non-ticketed.
Country/Interstate5 doesn't qualify as ticketed but is sanctioned as ticketed by the AFL.
Cheers FF :cheers
So a $76 Tiger Insider membership isn't included in our membership stats by the AFL yet a $36 junior membership is ???. And a $125 MCC Tiger membership isn't included but a $120 Country/Interstate5 is ???. Well that all make sense :rollin.
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It's based on entry to games so I can understand why the MCC Tigers is not ticketed (3 home games at TD in Axcess One seating).
I don't have a problem with the concept of ticketed (access to finals tickets) having a set criteria (entry to more than 5 games). Very puzzled as to why there are exceptions at the AFL's whim, though.
Why have a criteria? ???
My main gripe is no secret. I will never understand how the AFL can just not count some club memberships.
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got mine on thursday after three weeks which is good!
:)
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As at February 9
Ticketed: 21,479
Non-ticketed: 5,999
Combined: 27,478
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How we compare to other Vic clubs...
Richmond 21,479 + 5,999 = 27,478
Hawthorn 35,756
Essendon 29,897
Coll'wood 28,753
Carlton 25,011
Geelong 22,500
St Kilda 20,343
Melbourne 19,000
Bulldogs 16,523
North 15,117
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Seems like we are slowing down, I was expecting us to be around 23-24k at this time in terms of ticketed memberships. Hopefully the NAB Cup gives us another boost.
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Seems like we are slowing down, I was expecting us to be around 23-24k at this time in terms of ticketed memberships. Hopefully the NAB Cup gives us another boost.
A good win against Freo, then pumping the Magpies in the 2nd round will get things rolling again. :thumbsup
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Richmond supporters always sign up closer to the start of the H/A season. We are still a couple of thousand ahead of last year's figure at this time of the year. We also still have our family day to come.
An important good sign for me is we are now well clear of clubs like St Kilda and Geelong who had gone ahead of us in previous years.
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Very happy today, we (the wife and I) recieved our 10 year Gold Memberships yesterday and the kids are about 7 years into thiers now.....it's all good.. :thumbsup Actually if I had not missed a year I would have been a paid member for about 18-20 years... spewing..
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An important good sign for me is we are now well clear of clubs like St Kilda and Geelong who had gone ahead of us in previous years.
Interesting you mention St Kilda MT, in today's Age there's a story on the Saints and it says that their membership is sitting at only 22k about the same as this time last year. And how they are launching a campaign next week with Reiwoldt ( :'( ;D), Hayes and Ball as the focus to try improve their numbers... Shouldn't forget they finished top 4 compared to our 9th
I reckon that shows just how well we are going...
We are up 25% on this time last year :clapping
Win on Sunday they will sell a few more I reckon
:gotigers
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I believe that if we decide that we are serious in this NAB Cup then we may actually win the whole thing. If that occurs our membership numbers will rise very very significantly over the next 2 or 3 weeks.
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Reiwoldt ( :'( ;D)
:rollin
I reckon deep down Saints supporters would know their window has shut and their top 4 finish was misleading. They've had the same core group for 6 years who have failed and Robert Harvey has retired. Also apart from cryboy they don't have matchwinners or marque players to build membership campaigns around. A bit like us in the past when we only had Richo as the face of the club.
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. Also apart from cryboy ...
You said that not me :rollin
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Hopefully the win last night keeps the momentum going and we get another boost in membership sales.
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there was heaps of yellow and black in the crowd last night also got some positive comments in my OER t shirt
so hopefuly more members and $$$ for the Tigers
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As of February 16, 2009
Ticketed: 25,050
Non-ticketed: 6,281
Combined: 31,331
Previous years:
18/02/2008: Ticketed - 20,095; Non-ticketed - 5,272; Combined - 25,367
18/02/2007: Ticketed - 19,138; Non-ticketed - 5,034; Combined - 24,172
19/02/2006: Ticketed - 17,959; Non-ticketed - 4,792; Combined - 22,751
20/02/2005: Ticketed - 18,363; Non-ticketed - 4,379; Combined - 22,742
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Wow!
Up almost 4,000 in a week. :o
:clapping
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My 50,000 target (ticketed+non ticketed) could be in range now, thats a fantastic increase for 1 week. We are still alive in the NAB Cup and we will sell memberships as the excitement grows. We are a big club and we should be at 40,000 ticketed and 10,000 non ticketed IMHO.
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At a time when any are tightening their belts financially this is a fantastic result for the club.
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You would think we will sell quite a few at the Family Day this Sunday to give another quick boost. An amazing effort to be 5,000 (6 if you include non-ticketed) ahead of this time last year.
Well done RFC :clapping :gotigers
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This was posted on BF by a Geelong supporter who works in their membership department.
Proof other clubs add their ticketed and non-ticketed figures together on their official websites ;). We now have the second most total members :thumbsup.
Geelong-24,000 ticketed, 2,000 non ticketed
Essendon-28,000 ticketed, 3,000 non ticketed
Collingwood-28,000 ticketd, 3,000 non ticketed
Carlton-25,000 ticketed, 2,500 non ticketed
Richmond-25,500 ticketd, 6,500 non ticketed
St Kilda-20,000 ticketed, 2,000 non ticketed
Melbourne-19,000 ticketed, 1,000 non ticketed
Bulldogs-17,000 ticketed, 1,000 non ticketed
Hawthorn-33,500 ticketed, 3,000 non ticketed
North Melbourne-17,000 ticketed, 1,000 non ticketed
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=13698659&postcount=1
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This was posted on BF by a Geelong supporter who works in their membership department.
Proof other clubs add their ticketed and non-ticketed figures together on their official websites ;). We now have the second most total members :thumbsup.
Geelong-24,000 ticketed, 2,000 non ticketed
Essendon-28,000 ticketed, 3,000 non ticketed
Collingwood-28,000 ticketd, 3,000 non ticketed
Carlton-25,000 ticketed, 2,500 non ticketed
Richmond-25,500 ticketd, 6,500 non ticketed
St Kilda-20,000 ticketed, 2,000 non ticketed
Melbourne-19,000 ticketed, 1,000 non ticketed
Bulldogs-17,000 ticketed, 1,000 non ticketed
Hawthorn-33,500 ticketed, 3,000 non ticketed
North Melbourne-17,000 ticketed, 1,000 non ticketed
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=13698659&postcount=1
Whats really pleasing is that we have clearly broken away from most clubs and we are starting to gap clubs like Geelong and St Kilda as well. We are still a very very big club. :thumbsup
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The same Geelong guy later said in that BF thread we should be aiming for 40k ticketed members along with Coll, Haw, Carl, Ess and Geelong. Your prediction is looking good Ramps :thumbsup.
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These figures just once again the "official" figures the AFL spits out each year are meaningless. I just saw that Collingwood have a 2-game ticketed membership apparently yet our 2-game MCC Tigers membership is class as non-ticketed. It's farcical!
Whats really pleasing is that we have clearly broken away from most clubs and we are starting to gap clubs like Geelong and St Kilda as well. We are still a very very big club. :thumbsup
And still a very big club despite being crap onfield for almost 3 decades. There's still a latent bandwagon supporter base to hop on board once we start making finals regularly. If we're potentially able to reach 40k ticketed this year plus 10k non-ticketed then you'd imagine a 60k+ total membership isn't out of realms of possibilty with some success :o.
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You'd think the fact that we seem to have 3000 more non ticketed members than the other clubs would be those memberships bought by opposition supporters because of Cuz. Doubt you could count on them all year in year out.
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The Cousins WA Eagles supporter element needs to be taken into account, but I dont believe that 3000 eagles supporters have joined up, maybe 300 maybe 400 maybe 500-600 tops.
As for me, I joined up today, better late than never. A good night vs Collingwood in the NAB Cup could see our membership go through the roof.
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I got mine last week too as it should mean it arrives in time for Round 1
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The Cousins WA Eagles supporter element needs to be taken into account, but I dont believe that 3000 eagles supporters have joined up, maybe 300 maybe 400 maybe 500-600 tops.
As for me, I joined up today, better late than never. A good night vs Collingwood in the NAB Cup could see our membership go through the roof.
I did the roll over thing.
The thought of rolling over for the mighty Tigers was far too seductive. :o
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You'd think the fact that we seem to have 3000 more non ticketed members than the other clubs would be those memberships bought by opposition supporters because of Cuz. Doubt you could count on them all year in year out.
This was the Geelong guy's answer to why we have more non-ticketed members:
They have more categories of unticketed membership packages. Maybe half of those unticketed members go to games as part of the paid membership. Possibly 2-5 games a year. I think most clubs have these type of memberships but they count them as ticketed. The tigers may be the equivalent of 28,000 ticketed at this moment. They had something like 9,000 non ticketed members last year. Possibly 4,000 of those could be considered ticketed maybe which would have given them 35,000 ticketed last year.
The hawks and tigers have improved alot. The tigers really should narrow their categories of non ticketed packages. They'd probably get another 2,000 ticketed if they did.
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50,000 MEMBERS/FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTORS would be an amazing result. AND WE ARE ON THE VERGE OF HITTING THIS NO. IMHO. :gotigers
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The tigers really should narrow their categories of non ticketed packages. They'd probably get another 2,000 ticketed if they did.[/i]
There are only 2 categories of Richmond memberships which are non-ticketed.
Tiger Insider will never be ticketed. It doesn't give entry to any games.
MCC Tigers will never be ticketed. Gives entry to our 2 TD home games but you have to be an MCC member to purchase it and MCC members don't need finals tickets.
Ticketed means the membership has access to finals tickets.
Non-ticketed means no access to finals tickets.
If the numbskulls at the AFL just counted non-ticketed there wouldn't be any issue. Non-ticketed is as much a member as ticketed.
Edit: Changed MCC Tigers to 2 TD home games. Forgot we sold our other TD home game to Carrara.
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You'd think the fact that we seem to have 3000 more non ticketed members than the other clubs would be those memberships bought by opposition supporters because of Cuz. Doubt you could count on them all year in year out.
2005 - 6378
2006 - 6960
2007 - 7020
2008 - 8184
;)
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You'd think the fact that we seem to have 3000 more non ticketed members than the other clubs would be those memberships bought by opposition supporters because of Cuz. Doubt you could count on them all year in year out.
2005 - 6378
2006 - 6960
2007 - 7020
2008 - 8184
;)
Non ticketed has probably become a really important part of the clubs budget revenue wise. It also seems to be a growing area of the club, with numbers increasing year on year. 8000 @ $75 a year = $600,000 a year. Thats the annual profit pretty much right there.
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Non ticketed has probably become a really important part of the clubs budget revenue wise. It also seems to be a growing area of the club, with numbers increasing year on year. 8000 @ $75 a year = $600,000 a year. Thats the annual profit pretty much right there.
You're right Ramps the old saying "money for jam" comes to mind (ditto the pet memberships).
I know of a couple of people who are "ticketed" members but have a Tiger Insider membership as well ....
There are only 2 categories of Richmond memberships which are non-ticketed.
Tiger Insider will never be ticketed. It doesn't give entry to any games.
Don't you mean 3 - you forgot the Pets Membership... ;D
Actually what the numbers show is how other clubs "flum" their numbers. The RFC publish their numbers based on the criteria set down by the AFL... clearly other clubs don't
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The Grand Final Guarantee is another brilliant revenue raiser in the money for jam category. Itll be interesting to see how many GFG's are sold this year and what type of revenue it brings in.
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The Grand Final Guarantee is another brilliant revenue raiser in the money for jam category. Itll be interesting to see how many GFG's are sold this year and what type of revenue it brings in.
It got my hard-earned. I couldn't bear the thought of going through all these years of pain and anguish only to miss out on the next flag. :'(
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Lads the implications of PooPooMcphee's figures from the BF board are huge.
In essence we have, at the moment. more or at least as many paid up menbers as Carlton, Essendon or Collingwood. Ticketed/non ticketed....who cares. It is people fishing out the money and paying to be members. The huge non ticketed in not down to Cuz. We had 9,000 last year. It is down to how our package is put together.
Membership potential and crowd drawing potentila at Tigerland is at least as big as Collingwood and is bigger than Carlton. In 2007 we were the biggest ever drawing spoons. In 2008 we had 39,000 members - only 2,000 short of Juddton and Essendon - while coming off a spoon and with no hype. We will have 45,000 this year and possibly more which will probably equal Collingwood and beat Carlton by thousands.
A successful Richmond has always been among the top 2 supported clubs in Victoria and will be again. Top 4 this year and we WILL be top selling membership club in 2010 and only the Hawk bandwagon is stopping us this year.
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Hilarious reading all these BF Bomber and Blues fans in shock and in denial they have slipped behind us and we haven't even played a game yet lol.
The Grand Final Guarantee is another brilliant revenue raiser in the money for jam category. Itll be interesting to see how many GFG's are sold this year and what type of revenue it brings in.
It got my hard-earned. I couldn't bear the thought of going through all these years of pain and anguish only to miss out on the next flag. :'(
Same here smokey :thumbsup.
They were going to cap the GFG so I don't know if they are close to the max. or there's still plenty available.
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heres a heads up for all you interstate members if you intend to see the Tigers in your home state I suggest you book now for those of you in the west bad luck both matches are fully booked already ive just got off the phone with the membership dept it doesnt matter if your a player sponsor or been a member for the past 9 years its a first in best dressed so bugger me it looks as if ive missed out already
not happy jan the ben cousins effect :banghead :banghead :banghead while good for the bank balance has had a negative effect on us loyal members and apparently there is nothing the club can do about it expect place us on a wait list
im fuming bloody johhny come latelys taking my seat :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead
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heres a heads up for all you interstate members if you intend to see the Tigers in your home state I suggest you book now for those of you in the west bad luck both matches are fully booked already ive just got off the phone with the membership dept it doesnt matter if your a player sponsor or been a member for the past 9 years its a first in best dressed so bugger me it looks as if ive missed out already
not happy jan the ben cousins effect :banghead :banghead :banghead while good for the bank balance has had a negative effect on us loyal members and apparently there is nothing the club can do about it expect place us on a wait list
im fuming bloody johhny come latelys taking my seat :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead
And to add insult to injury for members in Qld - your RFC membership doesn't get you into our home game on the Gold Coast - you still have to pay!! The club got that wrong big time - interstate members do it tough enough already without 'rubbing their noses in it' too.
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I feel for you both. How early do you have to book?! Are all the Western Austrailian seats taken up by Freo and WC supporters?
Not right about the GoldCoast game either.
I better book my reserve seat at the 'G for the Carlton game now! Even at the end of the year when we played the Blues the second time my membership got me through the gates but where I usually sit was reserved. I got to the game 2 and a half hours early and still got shi.te seats. This year will only be worse.
How much extra does a reserve seat cost on top of a standard membership?
Stripes
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Mmm I'm also ticking about Round 1 seating and wondering if it will be announced as ticketed only and whether it's best to get in early and reserve a seat before they announce it's ticketed.
Of course then it might not be ticketed and I've just wasted money on a seat that might not have been where I really preferred to sit. :-\
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I feel for you both. How early do you have to book?! Are all the Western Austrailian seats taken up by Freo and WC supporters?
Not right about the GoldCoast game either.
I better book my reserve seat at the 'G for the Carlton game now! Even at the end of the year when we played the Blues the second time my membership got me through the gates but where I usually sit was reserved. I got to the game 2 and a half hours early and still got shi.te seats. This year will only be worse.
How much extra does a reserve seat cost on top of a standard membership?
Stripes
according to the club there is 500 seats allocated for RFC in the letter they send out it states
" to secure your entry and seat at a maxium of two interstate games you must RSVP at least 4 weeks before the game this can be done by contacting member and supporter services via the following options" ...
it would be more appropriate to say do it now or else there is a big chance you will miss out
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I'm coming down to the Carlton game with a couple of my sons - can anyone tell me how early you can book seats? I always thought it was 2 weeks out but I rarely book, just walk in.
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heres a heads up for all you interstate members if you intend to see the Tigers in your home state I suggest you book now for those of you in the west bad luck both matches are fully booked already ive just got off the phone with the membership dept it doesnt matter if your a player sponsor or been a member for the past 9 years its a first in best dressed so bugger me it looks as if ive missed out already
not happy jan the ben cousins effect :banghead :banghead :banghead while good for the bank balance has had a negative effect on us loyal members and apparently there is nothing the club can do about it expect place us on a wait list
im fuming bloody johhny come latelys taking my seat :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead
And to add insult to injury for members in Qld - your RFC membership doesn't get you into our home game on the Gold Coast - you still have to pay!! The club got that wrong big time - interstate members do it tough enough already without 'rubbing their noses in it' too.
how can that be a home game is a home game wether its in VIC or QLD or where ever
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I'm coming down to the Carlton game with a couple of my sons - can anyone tell me how early you can book seats? I always thought it was 2 weeks out but I rarely book, just walk in.
Pretty sure it is the Monday 4 weeks prior
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Unfortunately due to overwhelming demand this season and limited tickets available to the Club, the following matches are at capacity and can no longer be offered to Country/Interstate 5 members:
Saturday May 30 - Fremantle v Richmond at Subiaco Oval
Friday August 28 - West Coast v Richmond at Subiaco Oval
Tickets to Fremantle v Richmond and West Coast v Richmond can be purchased through Ticketmaster two weeks prior to the game by calling 1300 136 122 (calling outside WA) or 1300 135 915 (calling within WA).
http://www.clubsonline.com.au/shop/index.cfm?fuseaction=Display_Product&ProductID=3421&OrgID=3811
I'm coming down to the Carlton game with a couple of my sons - can anyone tell me how early you can book seats? I always thought it was 2 weeks out but I rarely book, just walk in.
Club members can buy round 1 tickets on the 2nd of March via Ticketek.
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heres a heads up for all you interstate members if you intend to see the Tigers in your home state I suggest you book now for those of you in the west bad luck both matches are fully booked already ive just got off the phone with the membership dept it doesnt matter if your a player sponsor or been a member for the past 9 years its a first in best dressed so bugger me it looks as if ive missed out already
not happy jan the ben cousins effect :banghead :banghead :banghead while good for the bank balance has had a negative effect on us loyal members and apparently there is nothing the club can do about it expect place us on a wait list
im fuming bloody johhny come latelys taking my seat :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead
That sux 632. I didn't even realise tickets for the H/A season were on sale yet ???.
It might be a long shot 632 but try contacting the RFC cheer squad and become a member. I think it costs around $20 per person. You could then ask if you can get a seat with the cheer squad at Subi. Surely a section behind the goals (left tv end) would be allocated to the visiting cheer squad.
As for the games on the Gold Coast, the club should have created a special 1-game membership for Queensland RFC members. Apparently Collingwood has some 2-game membership so that type of membership isn't out of the norm.
Speaking of the Gold Coast game, has the Club announced which game is the make-up one for members?
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And to add insult to injury for members in Qld - your RFC membership doesn't get you into our home game on the Gold Coast - you still have to pay!! The club got that wrong big time - interstate members do it tough enough already without 'rubbing their noses in it' too.
Are you a Country/Interstate 5 member, Smokey?
If so, according to the membership booklet you can nominate the Gold Coast home game as a substitute game.
EDIT: I see in an earlier post you got the GFG. That's not available to Country/Interstate 5 members, so the answer to my question is "no".
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And to add insult to injury for members in Qld - your RFC membership doesn't get you into our home game on the Gold Coast - you still have to pay!! The club got that wrong big time - interstate members do it tough enough already without 'rubbing their noses in it' too.
Are you a Country/Interstate 5 member, Smokey?
If so, according to the membership booklet you can nominate the Gold Coast home game as a substitute game.
EDIT: I see in an earlier post you got the GFG. That's not available to Country/Interstate 5 members, so the answer to my question is "no".
Correct. :'( Thought I was doing the right thing by the club and bought the 11 gamer plus GFG. Crapped on my own foot by doing that hey. I will only get to 2-3 games this season - you reckon common sense would apply for members local to Queensland but apparently a rule's a rule.
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As of February 23, 2009
Ticketed: 27,171
Non-ticketed: 6,979
Combined: 34,150
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Up another near 3000 in a week.
Imagine what an impressive win against the Pies could do for us! :pray
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Look's like good numbers.
And I to think a win agaisnt the Pies will do a world of good.
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OPERATION: TARGET 50,000 is on track I reckon ;D
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Almost 6,000 combined ahead of this time last year :thumbsup
24/02/2008:> Ticketed - 22,600; Non-ticketed - 5,745; Combined: 28,345
26/02/2007:> Ticketed - 21,839; Non-ticketed - 5,034; Combined: 26,873
28/02/2006:> Ticketed - 19,469; Non-ticketed - 5,192; Combined: 24,661
24/02/2005:> Ticketed - 19,195; Non-ticketed - 4,625; Combined: 23,820.
01/03/2004:> Ticketed - 20,692
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Ticketed members have surged ahead of last year - can't use the "non ticketed" WA supporters as the reason for the increase Barrot.
I reckon this has been a great overall build up for the club, proof of the talk still to come but everyone off the field has done their bit. :cheers
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we will have around 35,000 ticketed by cut off date. :thumbsup
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OPERATION: TARGET 50,000 is on track I reckon ;D
50,000 won't happen unless we beat the Pies and perhaps get the Bombers in the PF pre-season which woukld concentrate minds as well and then go on to beat the Blues R1. It is unlikely we will hit 50.
We are currently 5,800 ahead of where we were this time last year when we just exceeded 39,000. We should get 45,000, will get 46,000 if we beat the Pies and 47,000 if we win R1.
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If we win tonight, watch the craziness in terms of people buying memberships over the next week. A win tonight will make 50k ticketed/non ticketed combined a real possibility.
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How we compare to the other clubs:
Richmond: 27,171 + 6,979 = 34,150
Hawthorn: 39,094
Fremantle: 35,879
Essendon: 32,958
Collingwood: 32,014
Carlton: 28,638
Geelong: ~25,000
St. Kilda: 22,436
Port Adel: 21,581
Melbourne: 21,156
Brisbane: 18,834
Bulldogs: 18,569
North Melb: 18,514
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3aw just mentioned they are holding a Richmond membership drive this Wednesday.
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Given the lack of updating of our membership tally on the RFC website (it's been two weeks ???), I'm guessing we must be close to passing last year's record tally.
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Given the lack of updating of our membership tally on the RFC website (it's been two weeks ???), I'm guessing we must be close to passing last year's record tally.
#1 son and #4 grandchild added their's on the weekend.
Footnote: It's easier to number them at my age. :shh
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we will have around 35,000 ticketed by cut off date. :thumbsup
Id be disappointed if we didnt hit 40,000 ticketed
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we will have around 35,000 ticketed by cut off date. :thumbsup
Id be disappointed if we didnt hit 40,000 ticketed
That would be an increase of over 20% on last year. How unrealistic do you want to be? :o :help
I'd be disappointed with under 35,000 ticketed but over the bloody moon with 40,000.
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We would need to get off to a flyer to reach 40k ticketed now. That means beating Carlton, Geelong and the Dogs to get the finals bandwagon firing up on all cylinders. It's gone quiet media wise since we got knocked out of the NAB Cup and played a young side against the Saints. Apart from Polly's comeback most of the media are waiting until just before round 1 to jump back onto the Cousins 24/7 watch.
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Tigers break membership record
12:35 PM Wed 11 March, 2009
The Richmond Football Club has broken its all-time membership record
The Richmond Football has broken its all-time club membership record for the fourth consecutive year.
The Tigers have eclipsed last year’s 30 June cut off tally of 30,800.
As of close of business last night, the Club had secured 31,052 match-day members, with a further 7,738 non match-day members.
“Breaking the record is a tribute to our loyal supporters, who have continued to join the club year after year,” Richmond CEO Steven Wright said today.
”It is very exciting time at the club and we’re really pleased that our passionate supporter base is taking this journey with us,” he said.
“We still have a number of members who are yet to renew, so we encourage them to get on board to ensure we can reach our goal of 35,000 by June 30 and hopefully 40,000 in the not too distant future.”
“40,000 members is regarded as a minimum for the future if Richmond is able to viably compete against other financially strong clubs,” Wright said.
Richmond membership tally since 2003:
2003 - 25,101
2004 – 27,133
2005 – 28,029
2006 – 29,406
2007 – 30,044
2008 – 30,820
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/73075/default.aspx
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Almost 39k members combined and we're still 2 weeks away from the start of the season. A strong start to the season could see us end up somewhere in the 45-50k region. Well done RFC :clapping
Ticketed: 31,052
Non-ticketed: 7,738
Combined: 38,790 :clapping
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Ch 9 news are promoting their news tonight on the radio with "Richmond breaks membership record thanks to Cousins".
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How we are comparing to the other clubs at the minute....
Richmond 31,052 + 7,738 = 38,790
Hawthorn 41,494
Collingwood 34,671
Essendon 34,606 (combined)
Carlton 30,821
Geelong ~25,000
St Kilda 23,909
Port Adel. 23,537
Melbourne 22,322
Brisbane 20,805
North Melb. 20,366
Bulldogs 19,157
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How we are comparing to the other clubs at the minute....
Richmond 31,052 + 7,738 = 38,790
Hawthorn 41,494
Collingwood 34,671
Essendon 34,606 (combined)
Carlton 30,821
Geelong ~25,000
St Kilda 23,909
Port Adel. 23,537
Melbourne 22,322
Brisbane 20,805
North Melb. 20,366
Bulldogs 19,157
I'd say not too bad :thumbsup
:gotigers
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2nd most in the state and would be 4th most in the league in total membership :thumbsup
We should break 40k combined for the first time before round 1 :thumbsup
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How we are comparing to the other clubs at the minute....
Richmond 31,052 + 7,738 = 38,790
Hawthorn 41,494
Collingwood 34,671
Essendon 34,606 (combined)
Carlton 30,821
Geelong ~25,000
St Kilda 23,909
Port Adel. 23,537
Melbourne 22,322
Brisbane 20,805
North Melb. 20,366
Bulldogs 19,157
where are you getting these figures one-eyed? by the way, just looked on the carlton website and they're at 32161, maybe they just updated it. but anyways its still less than ours
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where are you getting these figures one-eyed? by the way, just looked on the carlton website and they're at 32161, maybe they just updated it. but anyways its still less than ours
They came from each club's official site. Carlton, Collingwood and Melbourne have updated theirs this arvo. Geelong have apparently 30k now. From BF:
Adelaide : 46,515
Brisbane : 20,931
Carlton : 32,161
Collingwood : 35,012
Essendon : 34,606
Fremantle : 38,000 (approx)
Geelong : 30,000 (approx)
Hawthorn : 41,494
Melbourne : 22,543
North Melb : 21,075
Port Adelaide: 24,057
Richmond : 31,052 + 7,738 = 38,790
St.Kilda : 24,246
Sydney : 20,000 (approx)
West Coast : 45,000 (approx)
W.Bulldogs : 21,000 (approx)
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Fantastic stuff. :bow
Now we need to cash in on this playing wise and continue the improvement to get to 45-50K in subsequent seasons. Just proves that we are a Big 4 Melbourne Club and when things are up and running smoothly with plenty of games at the MCG we could well be the most watched AFL side which would mean we would benefit from a better more friendly MCG draw to which would only add to the membership base. Not a big 4 club then but a big 2 club :cheers
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Since recruiting Brownlow medallist Ben Cousins, the Tigers have already eclipsed last season's record of 30,800 and Richmond's figure hit 31,100 yesterday but the club hopes to top 35,000.
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25178410-5012432,00.html
from the Herald-Sun ....... (it's not on the web so I typed it out)
MEMBERSHIP TABLE
VICTORIAN CLUB Current Same time 2008 2008 total
Carlton 32,161 +3,500 39,369
Collingwood 35,012 +2,838 42,498
Essendon 34,883 -421 41,947
Geelong 30,373 +921 36,850
Hawthorn 41,687 +13,001 41,436
Melbourne 22,543 +3,134 29,619
North Melbourne 21,075 -1,245 32,600
Richmond 31,052 +7,000 30,820
St Kilda 24,609 -362 30,063
Western Bulldogs 21,778 +2,400 28,306
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Quite amazing the difference in membership support of AFL clubs compared to the NRL. Russell Crowe was on the NRL footy show and his club South Sydney have just 7,700 members yet it's the most of any club in the NRL. Only one club in the NRL makes a profit consistently from footy operations and their respective leagues club's funding is apparently down $1m (20% fall). Parramatta is apparently something like $8m short. It makes you grateful that their are around 40,000 RFC members willing to put their hard earn into the club we love even in such difficult economic times :clapping :thumbsup.
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RFC should not be publishing the split between ticketed and non ticketed members. There should only be 1 number reflecting the total membership of the club and that is ticketed + non ticketed = total member number. Thats the number that should be on the website only.
The split should only be needed for internal club consumption and should not be on the official club website.
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RFC should not be publishing the split between ticketed and non ticketed members. There should only be 1 number reflecting the total membership of the club and that is ticketed + non ticketed = total member number. Thats the number that should be on the website only.
The split should only be needed for internal club consumption and should not be on the official club website.
Agree Ramps. That's what Essendon do. The AFL can publish their farcicial figures later on in the year.
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RFC should not be publishing the split between ticketed and non ticketed members. There should only be 1 number reflecting the total membership of the club and that is ticketed + non ticketed = total member number. Thats the number that should be on the website only.
The split should only be needed for internal club consumption and should not be on the official club website.
Agree Ramps. That's what Essendon do. The AFL can publish their farcicial figures later on in the year.
We all agree except the club ... its about time they did something about this issue. And the solution is simple as stated above.
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RFC should not be publishing the split between ticketed and non ticketed members. There should only be 1 number reflecting the total membership of the club and that is ticketed + non ticketed = total member number. Thats the number that should be on the website only.
The split should only be needed for internal club consumption and should not be on the official club website.
Agree Ramps. That's what Essendon do. The AFL can publish their farcicial figures later on in the year.
We all agree except the club ... its about time they did something about this issue. And the solution is simple as stated above.
True. Perhaps the club is trying to stay in the AFL's good books ???.
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RFC should not be publishing the split between ticketed and non ticketed members. There should only be 1 number reflecting the total membership of the club and that is ticketed + non ticketed = total member number. Thats the number that should be on the website only.
The split should only be needed for internal club consumption and should not be on the official club website.
Agree Ramps. That's what Essendon do. The AFL can publish their farcicial figures later on in the year.
We all agree except the club ... its about time they did something about this issue. And the solution is simple as stated above.
True. Perhaps the club is trying to stay in the AFL's good books ???.
I think there is something in the clubs constitution regarding membership voting rights which affects the way RFC report membership numbers.
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True. Perhaps the club is trying to stay in the AFL's good books ???.
I'd love to believe that. The membership system not being universal is a farce.
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When more expensive non-ticketed memberships are not counted while cheaper ticketed ones at other clubs are it is indeed a farce Magic as you say. The Tiger Insider costs $76. The 3-game Pies ticketed membership is $75 as does the Hawks' 4-game Tassie one. Their 1-game Tassie membership is just $60 or thereabouts. It's a load of crock! ::).
RFC should not be publishing the split between ticketed and non ticketed members. There should only be 1 number reflecting the total membership of the club and that is ticketed + non ticketed = total member number. Thats the number that should be on the website only.
The split should only be needed for internal club consumption and should not be on the official club website.
Agree Ramps. That's what Essendon do. The AFL can publish their farcicial figures later on in the year.
We all agree except the club ... its about time they did something about this issue. And the solution is simple as stated above.
True. Perhaps the club is trying to stay in the AFL's good books ???.
I think there is something in the clubs constitution regarding membership voting rights which affects the way RFC report membership numbers.
All I know is our non-ticketed members also have voting rights provided they are 18 or over. I couldn't find anything in the club's constitution unless it's been altered in the past couple of years.
http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum//index.php?topic=379.0
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All I know is our non-ticketed members also have voting rights provided they are 18 or over. I couldn't find anything in the club's constitution unless it's been altered in the past couple of years.
http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum//index.php?topic=379.0
100% correct
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Perhaps this needs to be brought to the clubs attention via a pertion(sp?) or at the next AGM because as it currently stands it is a poor reflection on the club and an unfair advantage for the other clubs over us. We have been a known as a smaller club for years on the back of incorrect comparison figures and worst of all losing potential sponsorship, TV coverage, ground deals and even possible trades because of it.
Time to make a change
Stripes
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Perhaps this needs to be brought to the clubs attention via a pertion(sp?) or at the next AGM because as it currently stands it is a poor reflection on the club and an unfair advantage for the other clubs over us. We have been a known as a smaller club for years on the back of incorrect comparison figures and worst of all losing potential sponsorship, TV coverage, ground deals and even possible trades because of it.
Time to make a change
Stripes
Totally agree, it needs to be fixed!
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I have had a bitch in here recently about the Qld members losing out by having the 'home' game status applied to a Melbourne game and not the Gold Coast game in July. Well, I need to acknowledge the club and the reality of the situation. Talking to a mate last night who is also a member and he rang the club to ask about the situation - seems that Qld members can nominate a Melbourne home game to replace the Gold Coast game and thus retain their home game entitlement for the local match up here. He did this and was then told his ticket is already "on it's way too him" so I will be making the call myself on Monday and will let you know the outcome. Only seems fair and good on the club if it turns out to be true.
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Perhaps this needs to be brought to the clubs attention via a pertion(sp?) or at the next AGM because as it currently stands it is a poor reflection on the club and an unfair advantage for the other clubs over us. We have been a known as a smaller club for years on the back of incorrect comparison figures and worst of all losing potential sponsorship, TV coverage, ground deals and even possible trades because of it.
Time to make a change
Stripes
Totally agree, it needs to be fixed!
Has the club ever given a reason for it? Perhaps we need to email the club en masse explaining this farce.
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I have had a bitch in here recently about the Qld members losing out by having the 'home' game status applied to a Melbourne game and not the Gold Coast game in July. Well, I need to acknowledge the club and the reality of the situation. Talking to a mate last night who is also a member and he rang the club to ask about the situation - seems that Qld members can nominate a Melbourne home game to replace the Gold Coast game and thus retain their home game entitlement for the local match up here. He did this and was then told his ticket is already "on it's way too him" so I will be making the call myself on Monday and will let you know the outcome. Only seems fair and good on the club if it turns out to be true.
How did you go smokey?
Here's what the RFC site says:
What if I am a country or interstate member and want to attend the Gold Coast game?
As part of your membership you are able to nominate 5 home games you would like to attend. You can choose to nominate the Gold Coast game. All you need to do is call Member and Supporter Services on 1300 136 605.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/Membership/FAQs/GoldCoastQuestions/tabid/13478/default.aspx
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Latest membership figures with thanks to WP at the season launch....
Ticketed: 33k
Combined: 41k
:thumbsup
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Latest membership figures with thanks to WP at the season launch....
Ticketed: 33k
Combined: 41k
:thumbsup
I can't see us now only getting 35k ticketed if we've got 33k already and there's still another week until round 1. We should now be aiming for 40k ticketed and 50k combined. A win first up would get the bandwagon really kicking along.
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Latest membership figures with thanks to WP at the season launch....
Ticketed: 33k
Combined: 41k
:thumbsup
That's truly awesome. The Giant is awakening.
Now to put in the performance!
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Latest membership figures with thanks to WP at the season launch....
Ticketed: 33k
Combined: 41k
:thumbsup
March said last night at the launch that at the close of business yesterday they had 33K and something ticketed members and with other members took us to over 41k TOTAL MEMBERS
Amazing stuff
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Latest membership figures with thanks to WP at the season launch....
Ticketed: 33k
Combined: 41k
:thumbsup
I can't see us now only getting 35k ticketed if we've got 33k already and there's still another week until round 1. We should now be aiming for 40k ticketed and 50k combined. A win first up would get the bandwagon really kicking along.
And some people on here told me to get help for saying this ....Oh ... I reckon atleast 2 maybe 3 months ago. We are a real chance of a 50,000 combined membership. People should never underestimate the passion of the army. There all coming out of the woodwork and if we win in R1 ... Ill be well on the way to being able to say 'I told yas so' lol ;D
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well im really pleased for the club, and the hard work that has been put in.
i estimated 35,000 but after that figure 38-40 wouldnt be out of the question
i see a couple of wins in the 1st three rounds and lookout.
the circle is nearing the cycle. :thumbsup
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Latest membership figures with thanks to WP at the season launch....
Ticketed: 33k
Combined: 41k
:thumbsup
I can't see us now only getting 35k ticketed if we've got 33k already and there's still another week until round 1. We should now be aiming for 40k ticketed and 50k combined. A win first up would get the bandwagon really kicking along.
And some people on here told me to get help for saying this ....Oh ... I reckon atleast 2 maybe 3 months ago. We are a real chance of a 50,000 combined membership. People should never underestimate the passion of the army. There all coming out of the woodwork and if we win in R1 ... Ill be well on the way to being able to say 'I told yas so' lol ;D
A win in round 1 to show the talk is more than preseason hype would virtually guarantee we'll reach 50k combined and allow you Ramps to say you "told us so" ;D
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Latest membership figures with thanks to WP at the season launch....
Ticketed: 33k
Combined: 41k
:thumbsup
I can't see us now only getting 35k ticketed if we've got 33k already and there's still another week until round 1. We should now be aiming for 40k ticketed and 50k combined. A win first up would get the bandwagon really kicking along.
And some people on here told me to get help for saying this ....Oh ... I reckon atleast 2 maybe 3 months ago. We are a real chance of a 50,000 combined membership. People should never underestimate the passion of the army. There all coming out of the woodwork and if we win in R1 ... Ill be well on the way to being able to say 'I told yas so' lol ;D
We do that and we'll make you Mayor of Richmond :thumbsup
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Greeks and Richmond go hand in hand. :thumbsup
I'm with you Ramps. :cheers
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Latest membership figures with thanks to WP at the season launch....
Ticketed: 33k
Combined: 41k
:thumbsup
I can't see us now only getting 35k ticketed if we've got 33k already and there's still another week until round 1. We should now be aiming for 40k ticketed and 50k combined. A win first up would get the bandwagon really kicking along.
And some people on here told me to get help for saying this ....Oh ... I reckon atleast 2 maybe 3 months ago. We are a real chance of a 50,000 combined membership. People should never underestimate the passion of the army. There all coming out of the woodwork and if we win in R1 ... Ill be well on the way to being able to say 'I told yas so' lol ;D
A win in round 1 to show the talk is more than preseason hype would virtually guarantee we'll reach 50k combined and allow you Ramps to say you "told us so" ;D
If we get 50,000 combined you should as a show of your passion for the Tiges, publically disown the Melbourne Victory and join the throng of South Melbourne FC Richmond supporters. How about MT.
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Latest membership figures with thanks to WP at the season launch....
Ticketed: 33k
Combined: 41k
:thumbsup
I can't see us now only getting 35k ticketed if we've got 33k already and there's still another week until round 1. We should now be aiming for 40k ticketed and 50k combined. A win first up would get the bandwagon really kicking along.
And some people on here told me to get help for saying this ....Oh ... I reckon atleast 2 maybe 3 months ago. We are a real chance of a 50,000 combined membership. People should never underestimate the passion of the army. There all coming out of the woodwork and if we win in R1 ... Ill be well on the way to being able to say 'I told yas so' lol ;D
A win in round 1 to show the talk is more than preseason hype would virtually guarantee we'll reach 50k combined and allow you Ramps to say you "told us so" ;D
If we get 50,000 combined you should as a show of your passion for the Tiges, publically disown the Melbourne Victory and join the throng of South Melbourne FC Richmond supporters. How about MT.
What both of them :lol
Footy season now anyway :thumbsup. It might be two premierships in one year lol :gotigers
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And some people on here told me to get help for saying this ....Oh ... I reckon atleast 2 maybe 3 months ago. We are a real chance of a 50,000 combined membership. People should never underestimate the passion of the army. There all coming out of the woodwork and if we win in R1 ... Ill be well on the way to being able to say 'I told yas so' lol ;D
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And then you let yourself down by spruiking a stadium in friggin Berwick!
You could've been the messiah ramps, instead I wanna ride my wheelchair all over ya!
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And some people on here told me to get help for saying this ....Oh ... I reckon atleast 2 maybe 3 months ago. We are a real chance of a 50,000 combined membership. People should never underestimate the passion of the army. There all coming out of the woodwork and if we win in R1 ... Ill be well on the way to being able to say 'I told yas so' lol ;D
And then you let yourself down by spruiking a stadium in friggin Berwick!
You could've been the messiah ramps, instead I wanna ride my wheelchair all over ya!
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No ones perfect :lol
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Well we finally got our wish. The Herald-Sun today has printed our total membership figure although it's a thousand short...
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25221570-662,00.html
Despite the global financial crisis, club memberships have boomed this season.
Carlton's membership is 33,873, only 5000 down so far on last year's record, while Richmond's 40,000 (including 7000 non-match day members) is almost 9000 more than last year's record.
Collingwood also is nudging 40,000 and is expected to surpass last season's 42,498 record.
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As at March 23, 2009
Ticketed: 33,554
Non-ticketed: 8,244
Combined: 41,798
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As at March 23, 2009
Ticketed: 33,554
Non-ticketed: 8,244
Combined: 41,798
The figures on the RFC site must be a week behind the actual membership numbers as it was mentioned at the season launch that we had 33k ticketed and 41k in total.
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As at March 23, 2009
Ticketed: 33,554
Non-ticketed: 8,244
Combined: 41,798
The figures on the RFC site must be a week behind the actual membership numbers as it was mentioned at the season launch that we had 33k ticketed and 41k in total.
Thats what I thought as well, if this number is correct then Id be a bit disappointed because wed have to be over 35000 ticketed by the game to get to 40,000 ... maybe someone can clarify because we were under the impression that we had over 33000 a week ago.
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As at March 23, 2009
Ticketed: 33,554
Non-ticketed: 8,244
Combined: 41,798
The figures on the RFC site must be a week behind the actual membership numbers as it was mentioned at the season launch that we had 33k ticketed and 41k in total.
Thats what I thought as well, if this number is correct then Id be a bit disappointed because wed have to be over 35000 ticketed by the game to get to 40,000 ... maybe someone can clarify because we were under the impression that we had over 33000 a week ago.
Gary March in the latest FTB says we "expect in excess of 35k full members and over 45k total members, including our non-tickteted members." Not sure how long ago that comment was made to be in time to publish his report for the FTB but a win tomorrow night and we should be pumping up the bandwagon to push the total membership number to 50k.
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gee, 50k of members huh would be just sensational :gotigers
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Thats what I thought as well, if this number is correct then Id be a bit disappointed because wed have to be over 35000 ticketed by the game to get to 40,000 ... maybe someone can clarify because we were under the impression that we had over 33000 a week ago.
They said we had 33K ticketed at the Season launch
Don't stress folks .... the numbers are still going along nicely, just because they're a bit lacks with the web-site we are on track .... this week has been chaos for the membership dept (I spoke to them yesterday ;D) and it's been flat chat all week... I don't think giving the web-site updated numbers is a priority this week, signing up newbies and reserve seats is :thumbsup
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We can kiss the momentum off-field we were building with memberships goodbye. That was the worst think about last night (along with Cuz's injury). Thankfully most people signed up before last night debacle so the $$$ are in the bank.
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We can kiss the momentum off-field we were building with memberships goodbye. That was the worst think about last night (along with Cuz's injury). Thankfully most people signed up before last night debacle so the $$$ are in the bank.
They'll know better next year mate. I'd say at least 10,000 of the dormant support who came out last night for the game with their new memberships and new yellow and black colours won't be seen again this season......who'd blame them?
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As of March 30, 2009
Ticketed: 34,635
Non-ticketed: 8,549
Combined: 43,184
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As of March 30, 2009
Ticketed: 34,635
Non-ticketed: 8,549
Combined: 43,184
Lock in A Eddie :banghead
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We'll hit our membership target but it could've been so much more.
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As of March 30, 2009
Ticketed: 34,635
Non-ticketed: 8,549
Combined: 43,184
Screeeeeeeeeeeeeetch!!!!
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What a shame, a win vs the Bloos would have probably got us to 40,000 ticketed. Its a real shame. :'(
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I was out to dinner on Satruday night and a Bulldgos fan made the comment that they envied the Tigers membership... explaining that despite being terrible for what seems like forever we still manage to have great member numbers
Went onto to say the Bulldogs would kill for our numbers ...
I don't think we should lose sight of that; a numbe rof clubs would love our numbers just once
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I was out to dinner on Satruday night and a Bulldgos fan made the comment that they envied the Tigers membership... explaining that despite being terrible for what seems like forever we still manage to have great member numbers
Went onto to say the Bulldogs would kill for our numbers ...
I don't think we should lose sight of that; a numbe rof clubs would love our numbers just once
Of course they would. The irritating is that we keep falling short of what could be achieved. Essentially he ws saying " Wow, for a basket case, you have huge membership". True but essentiallypatronising. We could break records for Victorian clubs if we even looked like doing somethingfor a few months but we never seem to get it together.
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I was out to dinner on Satruday night and a Bulldgos fan made the comment that they envied the Tigers membership... explaining that despite being terrible for what seems like forever we still manage to have great member numbers
Went onto to say the Bulldogs would kill for our numbers ...
I don't think we should lose sight of that; a numbe rof clubs would love our numbers just once
Regardless of membership, I'd kill for a team that performs like the dogs.
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They'll know better next year mate. I'd say at least 10,000 of the dormant support who came out last night for the game with their new memberships and new yellow and black colours won't be seen again this season......who'd blame them?
Won't be seen again this season? who gives a **** about supporters like that. Glad we got their money, now they can **** off.
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They'll know better next year mate. I'd say at least 10,000 of the dormant support who came out last night for the game with their new memberships and new yellow and black colours won't be seen again this season......who'd blame them?
Won't be seen again this season? who gives a **** about supporters like that. Glad we got their money, now they can **** off.
Wouldnt it be better if we got there money every year?
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There are some that love to jion the band wagon no matter who it is they are joining.
Then there are those of us that will stick with it,bthough we don't like what is happening.
But there will always be a certain amount of people that only want to be known in the winners circle.
So lets take their money while it is being offered, cause as soon as we go like last week they will bail out.
Though one thing remains is the money they put in at the beginning.
Our gain their loss.
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As at April 6, 2009
Ticketed: 34,903
Non-ticketed: 8,634
Combined: 43,537
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As at April 6, 2009
Ticketed: 34,903
Non-ticketed: 8,634
Combined: 43,537
brickwall.
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As at April 6, 2009
Ticketed: 34,903
Non-ticketed: 8,634
Combined: 43,537
brickwall.
No surprise though after our round 1 spanking and then playing down at Geelong. If we can resurrect our season by round 6 with a few wins then with still 9 home games in hand we may be able to sell a few more.
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the R1 performance was the worst possible advertisement for membership we could have possibly imagined, quite conceivably costing us 4-5k of members ..here's hoping we can get things back on track quick smart :gotigers
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All we need now is wins to make the new members stay longer.
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Well after 2 weeks of no movement ;D
As at 20/4/09
Ticketed = 36,248
Non Tktd = 8,804
Total Members = 45,052
:thumbsup :clapping
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Anyone who bought a membership in the past week should get a diehard certificate from the Club ;D :yep
45k is a great effort :clapping given how continually poor we are onfield. We would be the most popular club in the league if we had a decent team on the park :-\.
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That's fantastic.
Well done to everyone at the club for reaching 45,000
As a former membership selling lady, I am astounded :bow
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Well after 2 weeks of no movement ;D
As at 20/4/09
Ticketed = 36,248
Non Tktd = 8,804
Total Members = 45,052
:thumbsup :clapping
Its a shame the club doesnt stick the 45k figure in big font on the club site. :banghead
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As it has been said if we are still getting member after the way we have perfprmed these new ones might have a little more insite that we older ones do at the minute.
And yes this total should be shown proudly at lease it is something that is going good.
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We're still not doing too badly compared to the other clubs despite the poor start to the season...
Hawthorn 50,755
Richmond 36,248 + 8,804 = 45,052
Collingwood 43,753
Carlton 40,061
Essendon 39,507
Geelong 34,963
Port Adel. 27,885 + 4,430 = 32,315
Melbourne 30,032
Bulldogs 26,445 + 2,872 = 29,317
St Kilda 29,292
North Melb. 28,534
Brisbane 25,183
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We're still not doing too badly compared to the other clubs despite the poor start to the season...
Hawthorn 50,755
Richmond 36,248 + 8,804 = 45,052
Collingwood 43,753
Carlton 40,061
Essendon 39,507
Geelong 34,963
Port Adel. 27,885 + 4,430 = 32,315
Melbourne 30,032
Bulldogs 26,445 + 2,872 = 29,317
St Kilda 29,292
North Melb. 28,534
Brisbane 25,183
A brilliant effort by Richmond's Marketing and Membership department and the Tiger supporters - truly the clubs best asset(ATM).
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if this club didnt have its loyal suppoters it would have shut up shop years ago.
or even relocated. :whistle
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if this club didnt have its loyal suppoters it would have shut up shop years ago.
or even relocated. :whistle
There are a number of clubs in that boat.
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If the players had shown some pride in Round 1 we may have been at the top of the membership ladder.
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as at 18/5/09
Ticketed (Match Day) = 36,589
Non Tktd (NMD) = 8,991
Total Members = 45,580
All things considered these are great numbers :clapping
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They are, but boy, we sure hit a brickwall.
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They are, but boy, we sure hit a brickwall.
Usually do at this time of year
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True, though if we were 4-4 or 5-3 we'd easy have 40k ticketed.
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watch the numbers drop over the next few yrs unless we somehow start winning
we have lost about 4 or so winnable games this yr, not good enough
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It's round 8 and we've only had 3 home games. (2 interstate, 1 at Geelong)
Good figures I think.
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watch the numbers drop over the next few yrs unless we somehow start winning
we have lost about 4 or so winnable games this yr, not good enough
Even if we finish last this year, with a new coach and good draft picks, we will see our membership increase in 2010.
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Only 12 days to the cut-off for memberships
Hawthorn 52,458
Adelaide ~50,000
Richmond 36,589 + 8,991 = 45,580
Collingwood 45,286
West Coast ~45,000
Carlton 41,736
Essendon 40,573
Fremantle ~40,000
Geelong 36,663
Port Adelaide 30,400 + 5,000 = 35,400
St. Kilda 31,930
Melbourne 31,294
North Melb 30,231
W.Bulldogs 27,064
Sydney 27,000 (Approx)
Brisbane 25,735
Change in Membership
Hawthorn: +11,002 (26.6%)
Richmond: + 5,769 (18.7%)
Brisbane: + 2,998 (13.6%)
Collingwood: + 2,788 (6.6%)
Carlton: + 2,376 (6.0%)
St Kilda: + 1,867 (6.2%)
Melbourne: + 1,617 (5.4%)
Geelong: - 187 (-0.5%)
Essendon: - 1,374 (-3.3%)
North Melb: - 2,369 (-7.3%)
Port Adeliade: - 3,784 (-11.1%)
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=593024
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What's going on with St Kilda??? 6th lowest and top of the ladder. God help them if they drop out of the finals. :whistle
Stripes
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As of 29 June, 2009
Ticketed: 36,965
Non-ticketed: 9,202
Combined: 46,167
Today is the last day before the cut-off so the above will be close to our final membership tally.
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As of 29 June, 2009
Ticketed: 36,965
Non-ticketed: 9,202
Combined: 46,167
Today is the last day before the cut-off so the above will be close to our final membership tally.
Great effort Tiger fans but BOY!!! did our club let down 46k members.
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Great effort Tiger fans but BOY!!! did our club let down 46k members.
Nonsense, we got rid of Terry, we are trying the kids out and we are doing an extensive search for a new coach
And that's not to mention a MCG sized facility at Cragieburn and a Docklands sized ground at Punt Road and new facilities.
We are heading for some high draft picks and...
I'm feeling good about the future.
:thumbsup
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Great effort Tiger fans but BOY!!! did our club let down 46k members.
Nonsense, we got rid of Terry, we are trying the kids out and we are doing an extensive search for a new coach
And that's not to mention a MCG sized facility at Cragieburn and a Docklands sized ground at Punt Road and new facilities.
We are heading for some high draft picks and...
I'm feeling good about the future.
:thumbsup
The club from the President and the coach down sold hope that we were ready for a tilt for finals this year.
The year brought a lot of hope and every single person that works at the club - on or off field - should burn inside with embarrassment at what we have dished up.
I also feel optimistic about the future but this year has been an absolute disgrace.
I hope the club is not as apathetic as you about another year of failure 'cause it will just happen again and again.
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You've got to hand it to the 600 hardcore supporters who signed up since the last update despite the disaster of a year :clapping.
You'd expect the club to have more modest expectations next year. It's going to be a tough year with what will be probably the youngest list in the AFL.
I heard the Pies advertising on the radio their 3-game $75 ticketed membership today. It this sort of thing that makes a mockery of these membership tallies while we can't include our $76 non-ticketed membership in our official AFL tally.
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look out collingwood richmonds coming up !!! :gotigers
For the fifth consecutive year, Richmond Football Club has officially broken its membership record.
At yesterday’s AFL cut-off date for the counting of memberships, the Tigers had secured 36,985 match-day members, eclipsing last year’s tally by the considerable margin of 6,165.
A total of 9,221 Richmond fans also signed up for non match-day members this year, an increase of 13 per cent.
Since 2000, the Club has grown its membership base by more than 10,000.
Fans can still become members of Richmond Football Club, however those who purchase from this point on will not have access to finals tickets and will not be part of the official 2009 tally. For more information, contact the membership department on 1300 136 605 or visit the membership page on the RFC web site.
Richmond Membership Tallies 2000-2009
2009: 36,985
2008: 30,820
2007: 30,044
2006: 29,406
2005: 28,029
2004: 27,133
2003: 25,101
2002: 27,251
2001: 26,501
2000: 26,869
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/79803/default.aspx
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Smart idea but I wonder if these $1 Hawk memberships are counted as ticketed ::)
HAWTHORN has been at the forefront of building its membership base and this year created an AFL record with the highest membership tally.
Now a new innovation sees the Hawks offering $1 memberships.
This week they will send out the $1 offers for their final three home games this season.
The offer is available to about 3500 members from 2008 who have not signed this season.
The catch is that those taking up the $1 deal must sign on for a 2010 package.
Hawthorn's 2009 membership hovers at almost 53,000.
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Smart idea but I wonder if these $1 Hawk memberships are counted as ticketed ::)
HAWTHORN has been at the forefront of building its membership base and this year created an AFL record with the highest membership tally.
Now a new innovation sees the Hawks offering $1 memberships.
This week they will send out the $1 offers for their final three home games this season.
The offer is available to about 3500 members from 2008 who have not signed this season.
The catch is that those taking up the $1 deal must sign on for a 2010 package.
Hawthorn's 2009 membership hovers at almost 53,000.
The $1 ones sold in 2009 don't count in the final numbers - so they are nothing membships ;D
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Its a good idea from the dawks. almost as good as our grand final guarantee membership.
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The Club really needs to sit down and come up with a way to count more of our non-ticketed memberships as ticketed. It's wrong that we are bracketed as a mid-table membership club when we really should be included with the 40k+ group in below AFL releases. We have 47k members and all have Club voting rights. Most of these non-ticketed ones also cost as much if not more than other clubs' ticketed memberships.
"Six clubs now boast membership bases beyond 40,000 – Adelaide, Carlton, Collingwood, Essendon, Hawthorn and West Coast."
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/81105/default.aspx
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Key to our growth is if we can break our Membership record next year after the annus horribilis we have had.
It will take many die hard supporters to achieve this.
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Key to our growth is if we can break our Membership record next year after the annus horribilis we have had.
It will take many die hard supporters to achieve this.
Hopefully a new coach and seeing some promising youngsters in the second half of the year keeps everyone currently on board so we can continue to grow. Apart from the Saints game we've been competitive in our other matches since Rawlings has taken over even with a very young side.
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Key to our growth is if we can break our Membership record next year after the annus horribilis we have had.
It will take many die hard supporters to achieve this.
probably the best reason against the tank. a few late season wins could inspire some hope, and keep newer members coming back. certainly worked last year.
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MEMBERSHIP FIGURES
ADELAIDE 46,472
BRISBANE 24,873
CARLTON 42,408
COLLINGWOOD 45,972
ESSENDON 40,412
FREMANTLE 39,206
GEELONG 37,160
HAWTHORN 52,496
NORTH MELBOURNE 28,340
MELBOURNE 31,506
PORT ADELAIDE 30,605
RICHMOND 36,981
ST KILDA 31,906
SYDNEY 26,269
WEST COAST 43,927
WESTERN BULLDOGS 28,215
TOTAL: 586,748
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,25814481-19742,00.html
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The Club really needs to sit down and come up with a way to count more of our non-ticketed memberships as ticketed. It's wrong that we are bracketed as a mid-table membership club when we really should be included with the 40k+ group in below AFL releases. We have 47k members and all have Club voting rights. Most of these non-ticketed ones also cost as much if not more than other clubs' ticketed memberships.
"Six clubs now boast membership bases beyond 40,000 – Adelaide, Carlton, Collingwood, Essendon, Hawthorn and West Coast."
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/81105/default.aspx
not concerned 50,000 ticketed will be not too far away. :invasion
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Oh dear, we're 9th AGAIN!!!
HAWTHORN 52,496
ADELAIDE 46,472
COLLINGWOOD 45,972
WEST COAST 43,927
CARLTON 42,408
ESSENDON 40,412
FREMANTLE 39,206
GEELONG 37,160
RICHMOND 36,981
ST KILDA 31,906
MELBOURNE 31,506
PORT ADELAIDE 30,605
NORTH MELBOURNE 28,340
WESTERN BULLDOGS 28,215
SYDNEY 26,269
BRISBANE 24,873
Pretty scary numbers for Brisbane & Sydney with 2 new teams coming in
They certainly wouldn't want to canabalise the existing membership bases.