Membership Prices

[Lucky Knickers]

Were you a student then Missy? That rise doesn't make sense at all.

[swantastic]

I finally dug up a 2008 membership booklet from the net, and did a quick comparison...

If you used to have Adult Stand Seats, and you are now....

Platinum : UP $65
Gold : DOWN $15
Silver : DOWN $95

If you used to have Adult Concourse Seats, and you are now....

Gold : UP $60
Silver : DOWN $20
Bronze : DOWN $100

If you used to have Members Reserve memberships...

Red Zone : DOWN $20

So it's really only the top category of seating from stand and concourse that are getting a price hike.

I don't like price raises, but in principle I agree with the concept of graded seating.If you want a better seat, you should have to pay more for it .

Agree 100% Des.

[givekidsakick]

I thought we wanted more members, had increased seating.
So the way to get more members is to put up the prices????.
We can't afford the new prices.
My money is on a reduced membership

I've long felt a shift to being ripped off by successive administrations and lack of consultation being the norm in a "club" that is run by the "anointed ones" of the AFL. Loyalty has no place either on the field or off it. During Barassi's reign I put it on management (after game) for return of kick....their response was to send the goons. I recall going to the game when rubbery figures said we had 3000 at the game.....pick a seat was order of the day. Success on the field brought the marketing grubs to the fore and the prices keep getting bumped upwards until we now have a $70 hike.....25% increase in my case. It can't be justified on any grounds.

[Bear]

I've long felt a shift to being ripped off by successive administrations and lack of consultation being the norm in a "club" that is run by the "anointed ones" of the AFL. Loyalty has no place either on the field or off it. During Barassi's reign I put it on management (after game) for return of kick....their response was to send the goons. I recall going to the game when rubbery figures said we had 3000 at the game.....pick a seat was order of the day. Success on the field brought the marketing grubs to the fore and the prices keep getting bumped upwards until we now have a $70 hike.....25% increase in my case. It can't be justified on any grounds.

You sound like a seriously bitter person.
Someone who has never been in a position of responsibility that needs to look at two sides of the story.

[Wardy]

Oh well come and join us in the "Red Zone" ours is cheaper - mind you the facilities aren't that flash - but hey it will be replaced soon enough with a grand spanking new grandstand (and then our fees will go up accordingly) but for the time being - if we save a few $$$ then tops!

the alternative is that you go the installment option, its softens the blow over an 11 month period. I think that its nuts for a footy club to hit everyone for the spondoolies just prior to Chirstmas - but I guess they have to do it sooner rather than later for budget reasons.

[AnnieH]

It costs a lot of money to run a successful football club.

I don't mind putting my money where my mouth is (but then, I have no financial responsibilities - kids, wife, etc.)

[givekidsakick]

You sound like a seriously bitter person.
Someone who has never been in a position of responsibility that needs to look at two sides of the story.

in the last 25 years i have created 2 companies and two associations in the non profit sector....they still exist and I continue to manage one of each. I have nil respect for those who own their position by appointment and who are not accountable for the decisions that they make. Only stooges would argue against having a vote and a kick.

[shaun..]

Expect price rises for 2010 also, isn't the promotion to sign before next year to keep the same price?

[Bear]

in the last 25 years i have created 2 companies and two associations in the non profit sector....they still exist and I continue to manage one of each. I have nil respect for those who own their position by appointment and who are not accountable for the decisions that they make. Only stooges would argue against having a vote and a kick.

With respect, I have started my own companies as well, but catering for the views of 30,000+ people, with complex issues such as public liability insurance, are much more of a challenge when you can't control the behaviour of the thousands of people that impact on your decisions.

Rather than broad and simplistic pot-shots, perhaps you might wish to name specific names when referring to those in "position by appointment and who are not accountable for the decisions".

[desredandwhite]

Forget the prices, I am just upset over the fact that my six-month-old daughter has received her membership renewal pack and I haven't!!!!









Might have something to do with the fact that Melbourne office does the baby memberships and they have already sent their packs out........

[Norris Lurker]

I earn a reasonable income in a (hopefully) secure job and have no family responsibilities; so I can afford it. But I'm the exception rather than the rule.

But to put price hikes like this on at a time when the economy is going into recession isn't the brightest idea ever. I can see crowds like the sparse attendance at the final against North being a regular feature of next season.

[Damien]

I earn a reasonable income in a (hopefully) secure job and have no family responsibilities; so I can afford it. But I'm the exception rather than the rule.

But to put price hikes like this on at a time when the economy is going into recession isn't the brightest idea ever. I can see crowds like the sparse attendance at the final against North being a regular feature of next season.

Yeah, I agree 100%. I will renew, I still haven't decided if I will keep my "Premium" seat and am unsure if I will keep Premiership Club, but I will renew all the same, but I can see a percentage of current members saying, "hmmm ok, maybe we will just go to a few games next year" instead of paying upfront.

[shaun..]

Forget the prices, I am just upset over the fact that my six-month-old daughter has received her membership renewal pack and I haven't!!!!









Might have something to do with the fact that Melbourne office does the baby memberships and they have already sent their packs out........

Haha, don't family packs come as one?

[shaun..]

Yeah, I agree 100%. I will renew, I still haven't decided if I will keep my "Premium" seat and am unsure if I will keep Premiership Club, but I will renew all the same, but I can see a percentage of current members saying, "hmmm ok, maybe we will just go to a few games next year" instead of paying upfront.

Yep, that's where I'm at

[Cheer Squad]

Yeah, I agree 100%. I will renew, I still haven't decided if I will keep my "Premium" seat and am unsure if I will keep Premiership Club, but I will renew all the same, but I can see a percentage of current members saying, "hmmm ok, maybe we will just go to a few games next year" instead of paying upfront.

I feel the same way as you. I sit in the platinum area of the Brewongle Stand - it will be interesting to look around me in Round 4 next year and see how many familiar faces have renewed. I have a feeling the family who sits behind me might not be there.