Deluka Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) We should set our sights much, much higher instead of being satisfied with what I believe are mediocre membership numbers. There are only two professional A League teams in Melbourne competing for members compared with nine professional Melbourne AFL teams plus Geelong. Look at the AFL membership numbers. Collingwood - 78,259 Hawthorn - 63,021 Richmond - 60,500 Essendon - 56,187 Carlton - 50,561 Geelong - 42,900 North Melb - 35,135 St. Kilda - 32,630 Melbourne - 33,106 Western B - 30.204 So let's put our membership numbers into perspective and stop cheering a few thousand. 1. No point making this stupid comparison as the capacity of AAMI is 32k... 2. We're three years old...some of these clubs go back over 100 years 3. Football isn't the biggest sport in this state 4. Collingwood may have 80,000 members but they can't get anymore than 50,000 to their final against Port Adelaide. Just off the top of my head. Edited September 17, 2013 by Deluka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) We should set our sights much, much higher instead of being satisfied with what I believe are mediocre membership numbers. There are only two professional A League teams in Melbourne competing for members compared with nine professional Melbourne AFL teams plus Geelong. Look at the AFL membership numbers. Collingwood - 78,259 Hawthorn - 63,021 Richmond - 60,500 Essendon - 56,187 Carlton - 50,561 Geelong - 42,900 North Melb - 35,135 St. Kilda - 32,630 Melbourne - 33,106 Western B - 30.204 So let's put our membership numbers into perspective and stop cheering a few thousand. i think your perspective is a little fish eyed. Melbourne's football code is AFL. It's constantly in the media and is always a talking point in conversation. Harry kewell, voted Australia's best Footballer, joins a team in the sporting capital and gets 5 mins of air time. Essendon players get jabbed a couple of times while having their players consent and they get 5 months. The fact that the numbers are growing per year, is a really good result. And an even better result is SBS giving us Live Friday night games. Edited September 17, 2013 by Deviate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfly100 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I wonder what Southern Star's membership number is looking. like they are getting more publicity than us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted September 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 We should set our sights much, much higher instead of being satisfied with what I believe are mediocre membership numbers. There are only two professional A League teams in Melbourne competing for members compared with nine professional Melbourne AFL teams plus Geelong. Look at the AFL membership numbers. Collingwood - 78,259 Hawthorn - 63,021 Richmond - 60,500 Essendon - 56,187 Carlton - 50,561 Geelong - 42,900 North Melb - 35,135 St. Kilda - 32,630 Melbourne - 33,106 Western B - 30.204 So let's put our membership numbers into perspective and stop cheering a few thousand. Mate, we're talking about a 15%-20% increase in memberships this season! That's HUGE for a three year old club who not only plays in a city where AFL dominates (everything), but we're also up against the biggest football club in the land who had a healthy 5 year head start...and let's not forget we came off our worst season finishing 9th out of 10! Why don't you log in to the Melbourne Demons or St Kilda's forums and tell them how shit they're doing compared to Collingwood since they've been around longer than them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombegongal Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 If you want to talk afl compare us with the gold coast or GWS be a better comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fentonthescreamingcactus Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 St kilda and melbourne havnt been very succesful with saints only winning one flag and melbourne not winning since the 60's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted September 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 We haven't been very successful either...anyway back on topic - we just cracked 4,800! 4806!! That's up 36 from this time yesterday!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 so have they been emailing everyone saying their membership has been sent? I havent gotten anything yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fentonthescreamingcactus Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Could u pick up your membership at one of the preseason games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_fan Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Our numbers may not be huge, but all we can hope for is continued growth. If we have a great year, the momentum will bring with it crowds and memberships. We need results though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyheart Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 We may not have a title and our fanbase may be small, but we have the Yarraside who sings from dusk till dawn. Ect. Seriously though Surpassing last seasons round 1 total 4 weeks out from the season is great! Doubt it has much too much to do with our off season or advertising campaign though and think its more all the renewals of the first time members last season from the one melbournian campaign. Hopefully we can all push it hard again this season and the boys can back it up on field and we can reach/surpass some goals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestr Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Keep in mind that plain numbers at the games do not create excitement. Active support does!!!! Uniform colour! Singing! Chanting! Noise! That's what we need at our games That is what draws many people in as much as the actual games do. I invaded 2 hardcore afl supporters who turned up to the game with couple other mates. They loved atmosphere created by Yarraside and couldn't believe this was what "soccer" was like. I insisted they show up to the derby game in December. The rest is history.... 6 memberships later they having great time ... Sold! How do you get more ppl to get actively involved at home games? I got in to few arguments when we stood up clapping during our corner kick, while some tossers behind us suggested we sit as they can't see. Goes without saying they were quickly told to fuck off to bingo down the road. Sorry for a long post but I wish more people got actively involved at games. It makes things so much better!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 After three seasons of attending at least 8 games, finally putting my money where my mouth is, hate to sound like a shit supporter but the exciting new signings are what tipped me over the edge to finally get a membership. I honestly think my faith will be rewarded this season, our squad has never looked stronger and having actual competition for starting spots is a dilemma that JA would have been hoping for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Keep in mind that plain numbers at the games do not create excitement. Active support does!!!! Uniform colour! Singing! Chanting! Noise! That's what we need at our games That is what draws many people in as much as the actual games do. I invaded 2 hardcore afl supporters who turned up to the game with couple other mates. They loved atmosphere created by Yarraside and couldn't believe this was what "soccer" was like. I insisted they show up to the derby game in December. The rest is history.... 6 memberships later they having great time ... Sold! How do you get more ppl to get actively involved at home games? I got in to few arguments when we stood up clapping during our corner kick, while some tossers behind us suggested we sit as they can't see. Goes without saying they were quickly told to fuck off to bingo down the road. Sorry for a long post but I wish more people got actively involved at games. It makes things so much better!!!!! I totally understand and agree with your point mate, although active supporters is very appealing to potential new fans, there are those who attend games that are a little older and just not the type to stand and chant but still come to games to show their support. That why I think those who do not wish to chant,jump, etc, should sit away from the yarraside boys rather than complain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart4Life Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 +1 finally got around to signing up this season. 4 years in a row now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Can someone please display the memeberships at present for all the A-league teams? Heart - 4,788 4823 right now. That's 35 more than around the same time yesterday! I imagine this would go up quite a bit now after today's Mifsud signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJB45T4RD Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 At this rate, 5000 members by the Adelaide warm up is looking good...well done all, here's to a loud and proud season ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victards Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 If we can perform this season, 10K is not beyond us. Cannot wait for the season ahead!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 If we can perform this season, 10K is not beyond us. Cannot wait for the season ahead!! Iirc Munn once said that the club has had 13,000 unique members over its first three seasons (was said midway through last season). This means that there are 7,000 people who were Heart members who did not renew last season. If we started doing well I am certain that Heart "supporters" would start turning up in those numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Keep in mind that plain numbers at the games do not create excitement. Active support does!!!! Uniform colour! Singing! Chanting! Noise! That's what we need at our games That is what draws many people in as much as the actual games do. I invaded 2 hardcore afl supporters who turned up to the game with couple other mates. They loved atmosphere created by Yarraside and couldn't believe this was what "soccer" was like. I insisted they show up to the derby game in December. The rest is history.... 6 memberships later they having great time ... Sold! How do you get more ppl to get actively involved at home games? I got in to few arguments when we stood up clapping during our corner kick, while some tossers behind us suggested we sit as they can't see. Goes without saying they were quickly told to fuck off to bingo down the road. Sorry for a long post but I wish more people got actively involved at games. It makes things so much better!!!!! I agree with you. The atmosphere at AFL games can't beat a Melbourne Derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victards Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 just a quick question, has any one gotten their membership packages yet? were they meant to come this week or..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 You should get them this week or early next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 No. I phoned about a week ago and was told the membership packages should be received by the end of September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Not got ours yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Mines being tracked by Aus Post, still in transit from Adelaide at this moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Mines being tracked by Aus Post, still in transit from Adelaide at this moment. I'd say mine is in the same pile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Mines in Kent Town, kinda fitting. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Probably all being Kent's together likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 http://auspost.com.au/track/ Use this like and the tracking code in your email notification. Mines in Kent Town, kinda fitting. mines nice and moist along side yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Can someone please display the memeberships at present for all the A-league teams? Heart - 4,788 4823 right now. That's 35 more than around the same time yesterday! I imagine this would go up quite a bit now after today's Mifsud signing 4851 at 10.06 p.m. That's 28 in the past 8 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Can someone please display the memeberships at present for all the A-league teams? Heart - 4,788 4823 right now. That's 35 more than around the same time yesterday! I imagine this would go up quite a bit now after today's Mifsud signing 4851 at 10.06 p.m. That's 28 in the past 8 hours. That might have more to do with Niall from One Direction tweeting that he trained with Melbourne Heart today rather than the Mifsud announcement! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sash Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Maybe the current jump in members is from people with names like Spiteri, Zammit, Muscat, Borg, Mifsud and so on. The current spurt in 'facebook likes' would probably be the teenage groupies. And for some 13 year old Heart fan with a Maltese background and One Direction posters all over her room, today was a pretty frickin cool day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red and white in that number Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Alot of people like myself will join up at the first home game on the 19th of Oct.Unless the club has a tent up at the derby,then they`ll get my money a week early. Still 31 days till our round 2 game at AAMI park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Got an email saying my package is on board with the driver. I should get it today if everything goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Same as Deviate, may nick home at lunch and see if its been delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Alot of people like myself will join up at the first home game on the 19th of Oct.Unless the club has a tent up at the derby,then they`ll get my money a week early. Still 31 days till our round 2 game at AAMI park. Just out of curiosity mate and not having a go at all,but why would you wait until the first home game? Wouldn't you want the membership in your hand before the start of the season?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Just got email saying mine is at post office waiting to be collected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaNNaVo93 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Mines at Thomo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Woohoo! Should be getting it today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 High five for the collectors cap arriving soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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