heartrate Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 No more bullshit sunday night games... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 TA, I know you haven't asked for specific comments on this, but before they open memberships for next season I reckon the three best ideas we have seen on the subject are as follows: - each membership to include two GA admission tickets/vouchers that can be used for any game except a home derby (sort of supporting the One Melburnian campaign); - multi-year membership options at a discount; - try and move all existing Premium A and B members to the Western side and open up the Eastern side more as a family area, at a discount because of the sun. Others may have different ideas. I wouldn't want Heart to rush in with renewals and then realise that one or more of our ideas is a good one and they should have thought about it. seems sensible ... will ensure your post is included Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 This is not so easy because Sidwell needs to convince the FFA and Foxtel, but getting better timeslots for games might help. He mentioned it in the Fan Forum and I know he's in talks with the relevant parties. This season our home game times and crowds looked like this: Friday.... @ 7:30pm x 2 (BNR 5,466, ADU 7,181) Saturday @ 5:30pm x 4 (NJU 7,125, PG 4,505, PG 6,096, WSW ?,???) Saturday @ 7:45pm x 1 (MBV 26,457) Melbourne Derby Sunday.. @ 3:00pm x 2 (WPX 11,007, CCM 6,357) Sunday.. @ 4:00pm x 1 (BNR 6,303) Sunday.. @ 5:00pm x 1 (SYD13,752) ADP Factor Monday. @ 7:30pm x 1 (ADU 5,393) Labour Day Tuesday @ 4:00pm x 1 (NJU 5,641) New Years Day We had 8 different timeslots with no real sense of consistency and only 3 games were prime-time as opposed to Victory who got 9. Also, Victory's Monday night match had a Public Holiday the next day whereas Heart's was ON a Public Holiday with work and school the next day. Victory have a compact schedule with 12/14 home-games played at 3 different timeslots: Friday.... @ 7:30pm x 4 (MBH, ADU, PG, NJU) Saturday @ 5:30pm x 4 (BNR, CCM, SYD, PG) Saturday @ 7:45pm x 4 (CCM, WPX, MBH, WSW) Sunday... @ 5:00pm x 1 (NJU) Round 23 Monday.. @ 7:30pm x 1 (WPX) Melb Cup Eve Sydney got 5 prime-time games - they got screwed by the FFA's WSW I reckon: Thursday@ 7:30pm x 1 (CCM) Friday.... @ 7:30pm x 1 (ADU) Saturday @ 5:30pm x 4 (NJU, WPX, ADU, CCM) Saturday @ 7:45pm x 3 (MBV, WSW, MBV) Sunday.. @ 5:00pm x 4 (PG, MBH, MBH, BNR) Wanderers got a nice 9 prime-time games with 6 Saturday night matches: Friday.... @ 7:30pm x 2 (MBH, ADU) Saturday @ 5:30pm x 2 (NUJ, PG) Saturday @ 7:45pm x 6 (CCM, SYD, MBV, MBH, NJU, SYD) Sunday.. @ 5:00pm x 2 (BNR, WPX) Sunday.. @ 6:00pm x 1 (CCM) Tuesday @ 6:15pm x 1 (MBV) New Years Day I know we don't attract the TV viewers and attendances of the bigger teams, but if we keep getting the shit timeslots then we'll never get the chance to grow. FFA should be helping the smaller teams out, not just feeding the bigger teams and giving the leftover crumbs to the us! At least we know that next season we might get another prime-time game since we'll be hosting two derbies! Couldn't agree more. I think if you look at Adelaide over the past three seasons they have had a lot of Friday and Saturday evening games. If you have regular home games it helps plan the home life so that you can get to as many as possible. Another problem with Sunday games in Melbourne is that Sunday is the day that Metro regularly shut down various rail lines for maintenance etc. I also reckon it's bloody awful having our last two games away from home - just makes our off-season even longer and harder to keep interest in the club alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) Personally, I'd love to see a re-branding to something along the lines of Heart of Melbourne FC, and build the supporter base through promotion of the club as a football club for all Melburnians. I really like this brand adjustment idea Edited March 14, 2013 by HEARTinator 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAiDaN66 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Personally, I'd love to see a re-branding to something along the lines of Heart of Melbourne FC, and build the supporter base through promotion of the club as a football club for all Melburnians. I really like this brand adjustment idea As much as i love the idea, I think we would unable to do it due to complaints from the AFL club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAiDaN66 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 instead of telling them to change it straight up.. Maybe people should just start saying Heart of Melbourne FC Then eventually it could change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Personally, I'd love to see a re-branding to something along the lines of Heart of Melbourne FC, and build the supporter base through promotion of the club as a football club for all Melburnians. I really like this brand adjustment idea As much as i love the idea, I think we would unable to do it due to complaints from the AFL club. Let them complain! Heart is pretty much recognised now in Melbourne that there would be no confusion with the Dees. If however we were forced to think of an alternative, why not 'Heart of Melbourne AFC'. A more traditional approach using Association Football Club. Hey we could be trend setters here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAiDaN66 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I think starting a trend ourselves is the best way but we need to decide a name and go with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 instead of telling them to change it straight up.. Maybe people should just start saying Heart of Melbourne FC Then eventually it could change Demetriou chucked a hissy fit over Melbourne <anything> FC because it was too close to Melbourne <Demons> FC so imagine we're called Heart of Melbourne Football Club - all the die-hard AFL folk would crucify us! lol Maybe you can go with FC Heart of Melbourne or Melbourne City FC or we could just leave it as Melbourne Heart FC and have our unofficial slogan as "City of Melbourne Heart". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Heart of Melbourne AFC. Easy peasy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Heart of Melbourne AFC. Easy peasy. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Abbreviates to: Heart of MAF Club or HoMA FC And if we change the name to Heart of Melbourne Organised Football Club then it'd be HoMO FC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) FWIW my view on 'rebadging.' Agree with Sash somewhere on a change to a round logo and removing the words 'Melbourne Heart' above it. Wouldn't mind a motto such as 'Many voices, one Heart.' I also like the name 'Heart of Melbourne.' However, I don't think any of these things are the main game at the moment - need the club to focus on football and becoming a force in the League and building our supporter base as the priorities. Edit: Possibly the best time for a subtle change to 'Heart of Melbourne Association Football Club' would be if, as and when some degree of community ownership is introduced. There would have to be other structural changes in the club at that time. Possibly to the licence as well? Edited March 14, 2013 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAiDaN66 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Heart Of Melbourne AFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie182 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 So long as we stay red and white! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Don't change the name idiots. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Don't change the name idiots. That's not very nice Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 We don't need to change the name, we need to be challenging for titles. We should keep up the community engagement and be more generous to supporters/potential supporters with family GA passes given away to clinic participants and members to invite friends (as mentioned in an earlier post) as a way of extending hospitality to those who in three seasons have stayed away from Melbourne Heart. A "loss leader" if you like. From what I have read of recent interviews with those at Heart HQ, it appears that they have worked out that we need to retain players, challenge for silverware and spend more on marketing. It sounds as if we may be heading in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 responses have been collated and sent off to club... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Initial response from the club... Good detailed snapshot from the fans perspective. Will now review in more detail and use to inform some of the questions in the detailed end of season member's survey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Heart Of Melbourne AFC The visitors will just call us the homos, that's an easy own goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Thanks to my amazing MS Word, WordArt skills I give you Melbourne Heart's new logo for next season : 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kontra.11 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Yep, I think that would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Thats easily the best thing I've ever seen produced in WordArt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 And using my amazing Paint skills, I've added a red ring and white background so the WSW fans don't accuse us of anything: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAiDaN66 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 And using my amazing Paint skills, I've added a red ring and white background so the WSW fans don't accuse us of anything:MH Logo_white.PNG I love that logo. Send it in. But wouldn't it be est. 2008? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 2008 Established, 2010 First game. Take your pick I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAiDaN66 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 I would put 2008. But I wonder if the club would be open to it, whoever is in the group, (I think TA) should ask them and give them a picture of the second one you posted. Yes I know it's the last of their problems but still would be nice to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 And using my amazing Paint skills, I've added a red ring and white background so the WSW fans don't accuse us of anything: MH Logo_white.PNG all class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartrate Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Also some suggestions from twitter conversations... Can we suggest a ladies supporter group, where we can hold functions etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) About usOur Club Inspired by a vision for a broad based community team, celebrating cultural diversity and sporting passion through football, Melbourne Heart FC was established in 2009. That's from melbourneheartfc.com.au Edited March 18, 2013 by Red or Dead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAiDaN66 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 About usOur ClubInspired by a vision for a broad based community team, celebrating cultural diversity and sporting passion through football, Melbourne Heart FC was established in 2009.That's from melbourneheartfc.com.au I need to stop using Wikipedia.. Hahah well I like 2010 then hahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 So Vs What do we think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAiDaN66 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 I like 2010 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie182 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 I just bought a Heart hoody on Saturday and it says established 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAiDaN66 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 I just bought a Heart hoody on Saturday and it says established 2008. YES! Haha Red or dead I win this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfly100 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Could you ask the heart merchandise to make a pom pom beanie like the ones in the afl? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAiDaN66 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Could you ask the heart merchandise to make a pom pom beanie like the ones in the afl? Would wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Make the nets red and white, thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazman Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Make the nets red and white, thx this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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