Membership 2021 - 'Proud to be Richmond'

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http://essendonfc.wufoo.com/forms/z1ss4sh81ae6t79

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/2021-afl-membership-tracker-figures.1259510/post-70694330

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Ch 7 news had a teaser saying we've broken our all-time membership record (>103,358)  .

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Ch 7 news had a teaser saying we've broken our all-time membership record (>103,358)  .

@Richmond_FC can again lay claims as the biggest club in the land after smashing its membership record.


https://twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1407622497600606208


As of 23/06/2021

103,450

 

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The boys thanking the Tiger Army:

Watch here: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/963039/tiger-army-set-membership-record

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Richmond CEO Brendon Gale said the Club’s current membership tally of 103,450 again highlighted the unwavering loyalty and support of the Tiger Army.

“To reach this membership feat is an incredible achievement that our supporters can be very proud of,” he said.

"Our members continue to set the benchmark across the league, and we have seen more than ever in recent times that their ongoing support, passion and connection to Richmond knows no limits.”

“Our people are our greatest strength, and it is thanks to them we have been able to maintain a healthy position across the difficulty and uncertainty of the last 16 months,” Gale said.

“It has been a heartwarming sight to see the Tiger Army back at the MCG in droves of Yellow and Black and we also know that their wonderful support extends far beyond attending our games on the weekend.

“Our entire Club, players, partners and staff cannot thank them enough.”

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/962795/tiger-army-set-new-afl-industry-membership-record/

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Latest:

Richmond = 103,450
West Coast = 100,000 (announced on May 7)
Carlton = 81,012
Collingwood = 78,499
Essendon = 78,113
Hawthorn = 70,000 (announced on April 20)
Geelong = 67,008
Port Adelaide = 59,367
St Kilda = 55,012
Melbourne = 50,725
Sydney = 48,782
Western Bulldogs = 45,759
North Melbourne = 45,133
Brisbane = 40,000 (announced on June 23)
GWS = "around" 25,000 (as of March 25)
Gold Coast = 18,823

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/2021-afl-membership-tracker-figures.1259510/post-70849855

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As of 16/07/2021

104,243

An all-time AFL record  .

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Richmond CEO Brendon Gale has thanked members and supporters for their on-going commitment, despite the challenges the 2021 season has presented.

“Clearly there are some anomalies this season, but what the numbers tell us is that despite the difficulties we are facing our members and supporters continue to show up and we appreciate it enormously,” Gale said.

“The competition has had to be very flexible again. Fixtures have changed, capacities have varied and some of our ticket on-sale windows have only opened very late. The Gold Coast game at Marvel Stadium was a prime example.

“Nothing has been straight forward but despite the inconvenience and frustration our members and supporters have stuck firm. They have made this Club what it is and continue to give us strength.”

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/980022/tiger-crowds-rank-number-one/

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Club-by-club membership tally (at 20/07/2021)

Richmond      104,243
West Coast    100,000 (announced on May 7)
Carlton           81,012
Essendon        80,629
Collingwood    80,000 (announced on July 12)
Hawthorn        70,000 (announced on April 20)
Geelong          67,556
Port Adelaide   59,861
St Kilda           55,012
Melbourne       52,421
Sydney           48,782
W.Bulldogs      46,191
North Melb.     45,213
Brisbane         40,000 (announced on June 23)
GWS            ~25,000 (as of March 25)
Gold Coast    ~20,000 (announced on July 16)

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As of 05/08/2021

105,084

An all-time club and AFL record  .

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The all-time AFL club membership record has been broken despite the COVID-19 pandemic limiting attendance, with 1,113,441 members signing up for the 2021 season.

The official AFL club membership tally was compiled after a July 31 deadline, with growth achieved by 16 of the 18 clubs.

Ten AFL clubs broke their all-time membership records: Brisbane, Carlton, Geelong, Gold Coast, Melbourne, North Melbourne, Port Adelaide, Richmond, St Kilda, and West Coast Eagles.

West Coast and Richmond topped the 100,000 mark for the second and fourth time respectively, with the Eagles sitting at the top of the tree with 106,422 members.

2021 Club Membership Totals

West Coast    106,422
Richmond      105,084
Collingwood     82,527
Essendon         81,662
Carlton            81,302
Hawthorn        77,079
Geelong          70,293
Adelaide          60,232
Port Adelaide   56,532
St Kilda           55,802
Melbourne       53,188
Fremantle       50,342
Sydney           50,144
W.Bulldogs      46,541
North Melb.     46,357
Brisbane         40,289
GWS Giants     30,185
Gold Coast      19,460
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Total          1,113,441

https://www.afl.com.au/news/659242/

[WilliamPowell]

It will be very interesting what happens numbers wise in 2022 not just for us but all Clubs

Can't keep expecting people to hand over their hard earned $$ and not get to go to games because of this bloody pandemic

[mightytiges]

Well done again Tiger Army  .

Interesting to see the breakdown of these numbers.

So the Eagles have almost half their members on a waiting list as Optus Stadium only holds 60k tops?

Did the AFL include Carlton's 2-for-1 offer?

[Andyy]

Yes MT I think they did haha.

I'll be renewing again next year. Don't wanna lose my seat.

[WilliamPowell]

Did the AFL include Carlton's 2-for-1 offer?

Only if the 2nd membership is someone else's name

Rules around membership numbers are very clear

One person has multiple memberships they are only counted as one member. Have used myself as example many times. I have 2 Club XIII membership but in the membership numbers I'm only counted once

Cain Liddle who is Carlton's CEO and our former Membership guru, knows this