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cjwalkley
7 Jan 2003, 12:26
I'm probably going to be a player sponsor this year and want to sponsor one of the new draftees.....
So those of you heading down to training who of Selwood, Brennan, corrie and Merrett would you suggest taking??
LionsForever
7 Jan 2003, 19:39
Originally posted by kimp
What's a player sponsor?
Yeah, what kimp said.
It is one of the add on options in Victorian membership I think.
From memory it is where you pay a certain number of dollars to 'sponsor' a particular player, not too sure what the money is supposed to be for.
You get things like your pic with that player, a certificate of sponsorship, invite to a player sponsors lunch or the likes.
If allystar is around she could tell you. I'm pretty sure she sponsored Copeland in 2002.
LionsForever
7 Jan 2003, 21:33
Originally posted by Danni
It is one of the add on options in Victorian membership I think.
From memory it is where you pay a certain number of dollars to 'sponsor' a particular player, not too sure what the money is supposed to be for.
You get things like your pic with that player, a certificate of sponsorship, invite to a player sponsors lunch or the likes.
If allystar is around she could tell you. I'm pretty sure she sponsored Copeland in 2002.
Thanks for that.
SpecialBruce
7 Jan 2003, 21:37
Originally posted by Danni
It is one of the add on options in Victorian membership I think.
From memory it is where you pay a certain number of dollars to 'sponsor' a particular player, not too sure what the money is supposed to be for.
You get things like your pic with that player, a certificate of sponsorship, invite to a player sponsors lunch or the likes.
If allystar is around she could tell you. I'm pretty sure she sponsored Copeland in 2002.
Thats my understanding of it, so I think you're right Danni.
lionsims
8 Jan 2003, 07:48
Does anyone know if the player actually gets any of that money.
cjwalkley
8 Jan 2003, 07:59
No the player doesn't get any money from it, it all goes back to the club.
It costs $355 and here is what you get....
Signed framed picture of player with plaque.
Entry to one pre game warm up in the rooms.
A player sponsor dinner.
Not really doing it for the benefits, more for the money to go to the club.
Sounds alright if you've got the extra money to blow. Obviously a few people under 18 hereor haven't been involved in sporting clubs much.
Wish we had that opportunity here in Brisbane - gee, I wonder who I would pick - DOH!!!:D
keatings_gal
10 Jan 2003, 20:23
you used to be able to do it here BJay
u know how up above the bar in the social club there used to be all the guys pics.. if u ever read the bottom of them they had the sponsers names on them of each player...
& back to the original question...
i would pick Jarred.
Originally posted by keatings_gal
you used to be able to do it here BJay
u know how up above the bar in the social club there used to be all the guys pics.. if u ever read the bottom of them they had the sponsers names on them of each player...
& back to the original question...
i would pick Jarred.
Yes, KG, I think I remember something about that in the dim, dark past. Maybe these days they figure there would be too many requests up here in Brisbane and it would be too hard to control (but think of how much extra income they would derive from it).
keatings_gal
14 Jan 2003, 20:31
yeha i agree with everything you just said.....
especially abotu the money bit.. they just dont know what is good for them.........
i used to sit there & try to pick which player i would pick.. & i still dont know.........
LOL
I have a signed, framed photo of Chris Johnson, courtesy of the VLSG player sponsorship for 2002. A pretty good season to sponsor Johno, considering he was AA, and played in back-to-back Premierships.
The photo itself is quite large, and very nicely framed. It would most likely be worth a bit, considering the circumstances.
LionsForever
14 Jan 2003, 21:55
Originally posted by Stocka
I have a signed, framed photo of Chris Johnson, courtesy of the VLSG player sponsorship for 2002. A pretty good season to sponsor Johno, considering he was AA, and played in back-to-back Premierships.
The photo itself is quite large, and very nicely framed. It would most likely be worth a bit, considering the circumstances.
Lucky you, by the way welcome back haven't seen you around lately!
keatings_gal
20 Jan 2003, 21:20
hey i wonder if anyone has taken any of the younger kids.... & the rookie listers...........
I'm not sure if the rookies are eligible for sponsorship or if it is just listed players?
Unfortunately not every player gets a sponsor. Ppl choose who they want to sponsor and that is that. For example last year some players had 6 or 7 sponsors, and others had none.
I'm sure some ppl will step up to the plate and give the 'younger' ones on the list some deserved recognition.
keatings_gal
20 Jan 2003, 22:28
oh ok.. that would be interesting to find out if rookie listed players can be sponsored........... it would certainly take a while for me to decide
campbell
21 Jan 2003, 07:53
Do you have to be a member of the club. Or can a business sponser a player.
Shame that some of the current players havent had sponsers. I bet the Lynch, Aka, Voss and Blacks would be popular.
cjwalkley
21 Jan 2003, 08:22
Anyone can sponsor a player....here are the exact details from the Lions Online Shop.
Victorian - Player Sponsorship
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Description:
Join the “Player Sponsorship” group in Season 2003 and grab your opportunity to sponsor one of our premiership players or coaches for the 2003 AFL Season. This is the only way you can get into the Player’s Change Rooms before a Lions game in Melbourne. Every Players Club Memberwill receive the following unique and exclusive benefits: *An exclusive invitation for each Player’s Club Member to visit the Official Brisbane Lions Change Room for the Pre-Match Warm Up at a designated Lions game in Melbourne *An originally signed and framed action photograph of their sponsored player suitable for display in your home or office. This photograph will also include a personalised plaque of appreciation. *Two (2) tickets to an exclusive Players Club Only Grand Final experience at the MCG, includes finger food, guest speaker, beverages, Tour of the Rooms and a walk on the MCG. Find out what happened in and around the team on Grand Final Day 2002. *Recognition in ‘The Lions Tale’ Newspaper which is distributed to over 23,000 Lions Members Australia wide *E-mail update keeping you up to date with all the latest Lions news *recognition in the Brisbane Lions Victorian Social Club and in the Victorian Match Day Newsletter.
campbell
21 Jan 2003, 12:04
So, its only for Vic members. What a shame.
It might be only for only Victorian members but after all we are already being screwed for our membership ticket. Who actually plans on going to Brisbane for 4 matches during the season? to go up for 1 costs more than the season ticket does.
keatings_gal
21 Jan 2003, 20:02
lets just see if it really is just melbourne members.........
Harry Potter
7 Feb 2003, 20:04
The VLSG has sponsored a number of players over the past three years and it's certainly a great way of supporting the club. Any benefits derived are passed onto our members.
Jarrod Molloy 2000
Martin Pike 2001
Chris Johnson 2002
It looks as if 2003 members will be able to choose their sponsored player from a short list of Chris Johnson, Martin Pike, Alistair Lynch, Luke Power, Jonathan Brown and Troy Selwood.
We try and pick someone with some sort of Fitzroy connection. Don't know what's going to happen in a few years.
SpecialBruce
7 Feb 2003, 20:30
Originally posted by Harry Potter
The VLSG has sponsored a number of players over the past three years and it's certainly a great way of supporting the club. Any benefits derived are passed onto our members.
Jarrod Molloy 2000
Martin Pike 2001
Chris Johnson 2002
It looks as if 2003 members will be able to choose their sponsored player from a short list of Chris Johnson, Martin Pike, Alistair Lynch, Luke Power, Jonathan Brown and Troy Selwood.
We try and pick someone with some sort of Fitzroy connection. Don't know what's going to happen in a few years.
Yeah I will be joining up this year most probably. I will also purchase a Victorian Membership once I've worked out what games I can attend this year.