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Put simply, a membership is your financial commitment towards the club! For myself that little piece of plastic represents so much more than simply entry to the ground, but rather pride in knowing that I'm not simply a fan but more a supporter through thick and thin. These limited game memberships have a place, but they should in no form devalue the benefit of that of a full season ticket. They are, and should only be an introduction to attending matches. My belief is that they should gain access to a certain section of the ground only and applicable for certain fixtures only (definitely not derby fixtures as full members should be given access to pre-purchase these available tickets for their friends and family first) ... probably the best place would be the GA section at the Swan Street end of the ground. Therefore allowing the on the fence supporters to still attend matches and have some sort of affiliation with the club without stepping on the toes of those full season ticket holders and those that fork out even more for premium seating. These memberships should also be only 1 per person however, should they wish to upgrade that to a full membership that option should be available minus their initial outlay. Like Kingawesomeness said it's up to you how much you're willing to sacrifice to be a part of your club, and the pay as you go payment option is perfect to make such a product even more affordable. I took up this option when it became available and the thing I like about it the most is that it's an auto-renew, essentially making me a member for life. In fact, the Western Bulldogs membership I purchase, of which I would not be able to fork out 450 odd in one hit I also pay by the month, and they actually call this membership option "Bulldog for life" which gives me a sense of pride. There's no doubt that increasing our clubs membership is crucial, I think we just need to be smart about it and work out a way that everyone can be happy.

Why? Should we allow people to choose to be only half-assed with their support, and let them pick which 5 matches of the year to rock up to? 5 game memberships are used as entry level options, to introduce new supporters within a short time frame. Keep it that way, and encourage them to follow up with a full membership. I don't even... I really don't think ticket pricing is the main cause of low attendance. A teen membership is only $110; some of the kids here spend that every week on clobber alone, and then add a slab of cider on top. For the entire season, we had various ticket offers, and that only brought a slightly higher membership base. I feel this is proof that ticket pricing is not the issue. I'm sorry, but I cannot help but feel that all these suggestions would end up benefitting only yourself, and not the club.

Melbourne Heart Campeones 2011/12 [Flare Category] Straight from the top boy tonight - most flares of any A-league club this season. Team effort lads, fantastic work. MON' MELBOURNE

Close enough.

Nate Foster ? heard he's been killing it in the VPL

Sorry, got a bit fired up, so bored with no football.....

Mmmm, sorry I'm not a marketing genius as you obviously are. It wasn't out of self interest that I mentioned this approach. The stadium looks so much better with people in the main parts of the stadium. More than likely, most new members will choose GA member tickets, further packing the ends and the sides will continue to be barren wastelands, with no one in site. Perhaps the $30-50 was a bit low, but in general, I think there should not be such a big difference between the options. If you are unsure as to "where this thread is going" then maybe you should re-read the thread title. We are talking about club memberships. Everyone is entitled to there ideas, whether unlikely to work or not. It is after all a discussions thread.

Crazy excited for Welcome To Our House. Hurry up and get released already!

I'm talking about reducing the difference between GA and Premium prices. No one would be paying $375 because the premium season ticket would be reduced to $250 or so. No one is getting ripped off. The money the club looses by charging less for premium tickets is made up by the increase in former GA members buying the cheaper premium tickets.

One initiative that the club could embrace was having a family section on the wings. Keep the price the same as the regular GA family membership as it's quite an investment for a family to purchase a family membership. This will also appease any of the parents that want to keep their kids away from swearing/yelling, etc behind the goals. The side opposite the players tunnel would be ideal for this and keep all the Premium Reserve for the other side

It seems like a lot of crap to read through to get the gist of what everyone is saying. My 2 cents would be this - We aren't close to selling out the main parts of the stadium though the ends are filling quite nicely (as has been mentioned). I would like, for this season only (as I suspect membership will grow when we win ;-)) to reduce the difference between GA and reserve. I don't expect the club to let GA sit in reserve seats, but I would be very happy to pay $30 or so on top of what I pay for GA to sit in reserve seating for the season. It fills seats so we definitely look better on tv (I've noticed it looks like we have only 200 member in attendance when you what it on tv), and gives something extra for the members. *Perhaps this could be a free upgrade or something for people who have been members from day 1?

There's your problem. AMDs are absolutely rubbish at the moment and far behind intel CPUs. Also strong lack of price. How can someone judge if its good if you dont say how much it is?

I sometimes make the long trek out to watch the Bergers play.

Sorry, but this is a horrible idea. It devalues the spectacle that is the Melbourne Derby, especially when playing for nothing in the middle of AFL finals. The league will never allow us and the Visitors to play in pre-season, that's why both were banished from competing in the FFV Cup and that had the potential of being a sell-out playing for silverware. The best thing they can do is make a bit of noise with a proper marketing drive and being visible in the public. The best way of doing this is a strong FTA advertising (even if its just on the secondary channels) campaign coupled with print and radio advertising.

Hahah, I can't believe how much your posts have evolved during this discussion, that response makes much more sense than some of your first. I'm glad I could bring this out Like I said, that makes much more sense, and I'm able to see some logical thinking behind it. I still don't agree, but that's a simple difference in opinion. I never said the club was right, was simply pointing out that we won't have any say, not until I'm CEO that is. My main points, in response to you, in convenient dot-point form: - Pricing is not the issue, it's the lack of marketing. People still have enough money to spend on entertainment, they just need to choose this sport over other options. - The options of making full membership more accessible are out there, maybe the club should advertise these more. - 5 game memberships won't be able to support our club, there is a lack of brand loyalty. - Foxtel is an issue that relates to the whole league, and sport even. It is near impossible to deal with it at club level.

Farken gifs. That was gonna get me so many likes!

If christian7 is a troll, then he is a very successful one. I see people getting all worked up. Calm down, if he is wrong you will have vindication soon.

A. To think that dick bag gets paid to write horse shit like that just makes me angry. B. Hearld Sun bringing a "digital pass" so you can get the "scoop" makes me even more angry. C. I cant even have wank now at the risk of ripping off my dick, due to anger.

Fixed. And its an automatic ban for posting those pics.

Against Modern Fan Charters. Melbourne Heart Active, the last bastion of ultras mentalita in A-League sokkah.

It's really good to get this positive feedback from supporters who were able to attend the Forum (I couldn't go - did some research for someone who felt I needed a reward so took us to dinner - and chose last night). So thank you. I suspect that the negative feelings come because supporters see Perth, Newcastle, Sydney, Central Coast signing players, while we have lost our complete inaugural coaching team, Goodwin's gone, look like losing Eli Babalj, Curtis Good is still in Newcastle (UK) etc. etc...and the perception is that we're not doing much about it. I emphasise perception. Unless addressed, perception becomes reality. Without facts rumours become reality. I think that the best thing the club could do right now is to pump positive messages into my inbox by way of a weekly e-mail. It really doesn't matter what the e-mail says as long as it's positive - when does Redders arrive, how's Curtis going in Newcastle, how's the Babalj business going, where did the boys go on the break, how's JA going in Europe, etc. etc. There's no need to give away secrets, but there is a need to keep supporters interested, motivated and positive. Don't want corporate and PR crap, don't want the latest vogue words, don't want the buzzwords - want to be addressed as a real person and made to feel wanted. IMO this would address the negativity.

The post you make when you've got nothing at all.

This is completely and utterly wrong. With people like you who aren't willing to sacrifice a few small things to buy a full season membership, the club will rely on small gate takings, most of which go to AAMI Park anyway. 100% of membership costs go to the club. What better way to show interest than having more full-season members signed up? Shows commitment to the club and a passion that goes beyond "this is a good deal for me". So what you're saying is that you're struggling financially to the point where you can't afford a full-season membership? Despite family memberships being disturbingly cheap? Interesting. Given that I live off less than $100pw, study full time, pay bills, petrol, food and living expenses AND STILL can make sacrifices to buy a full season membership, I don't buy this line of thinking. If you put away $5-10 per week, you'd be able to buy a family membership every year AND sit on the wings with them. The cost of living is rising for everyone. Don't use that as an excuse unless you're borderline broke and struggling to pay week by week. Anyone can make small sacrifices for what is, really, an inexpensive membership. Then buy a full season family membership on the wings! Or do you only care about the team enough to want to go to the Derbies? No excuses. Support your club and buy a full-season membership.

Perhaps, you could get constructive as well mate and start to add a reshaped version etc that we could trial at MHFC Futsal next month. Get cracking and if you're passionate about the chant, push it. Start it and get people involved.

its that easy isnt it

For those (like me) who chose the monthly payment plan you will not need to do anything to renew your membership. The club will automatically keep you on the same plan unless you tell them you would like otherwise.

THATS IT................................