Well done everyone [Archive]

mel 40

2 Jun 2003, 21:45

We have reached a record membership level this year. I think if we start winning games now and keep going to the end of the year we could end up breaking 25,000 members next year.
http://westernbulldogs.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=96307

Well done again everyone.

SonOfScray

2 Jun 2003, 21:51

The Club really has to capitilise on this year's effort, obviously finals are out of the question and a bottom 4 finish is looking very likely atm but as long as they remain competitive and the youngsters show that there is hope for big improvements in the next 2-3 years I think the membership numbers will continue to improve, 25000 might not be as far fetched as first thought. I still think the Vietnamese community and the increasing African community in the local area are groups they should be targeting.

Are we off the bottom of the membership ladder? I wonder if Bruce El Special has seen our membership figures.

mel 40

2 Jun 2003, 21:57

Originally posted by SonOfScray
Are we off the bottom of the membership ladder?

I think we may be 4th last on the membership ladder, i think the kangaroos, saints and melbourne may be behind us.

SonOfScray

2 Jun 2003, 22:01

Is it just me or do we tend to cop the "don't have any supporters / no members" drivel more than the others? Considering that we are on the bottom of the ladder and having a dog of a year so far those figures are pretty impressive. Especially if we are ahead of teams like St Kilda and North who are having a pretty good start to the year.

Doggiesrule1020

2 Jun 2003, 22:21

not sure about 25,000 mel40 im sure a god effort will be 23,00 considering we are last on the ladder.

mel 40

2 Jun 2003, 22:29

Originally posted by Doggiesrule1020
not sure about 25,000 mel40 im sure a god effort will be 23,00 considering we are last on the ladder.

I still think if we can have a good 2nd half of the year we chould be able toget close to 25,000 members.

gridlocked

2 Jun 2003, 22:55

Yeah if the boys are able to turn things around on the field, im sure we will be able to reach our goal of 25, 000 members in the not too distant future.

The Doctor

2 Jun 2003, 22:56

Originally posted by mel 40
We have reached a record membership level this year. I think if we start winning games now and keep going to the end of the year we could end up breaking 25,000 members next year.
http://westernbulldogs.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=96307

Well done again everyone.

Jack, what's your view on this?

Larry6

2 Jun 2003, 23:10

Originally posted by SonOfScray
Is it just me or do we tend to cop the "don't have any supporters / no members" drivel more than the others?

I think it's a perception that will be difficult to erase. Hopefully some good years back near the top of the ladder and no more "BANKRUPT BULLDOGS" headlines will help.

OldSchool

2 Jun 2003, 23:25

Originally posted by Larry6
I think it's a perception that will be difficult to erase. Hopefully some good years back near the top of the ladder and no more "BANKRUPT BULLDOGS" headlines will help.

Record membership and sponsorship at the same time we are having our worst season in ages. If we could ever get our act together there would be no stopping us :)

Larry6

2 Jun 2003, 23:41

Originally posted by OldSchool
Record membership and sponsorship at the same time we are having our worst season in ages. If we could ever get our act together there would be no stopping us :)

:D :D :D You betcha!!

mel 40

2 Jun 2003, 23:49

NW2

2 Jun 2003, 23:57

Originally posted by mel 40
I think we may be 4th last on the membership ladder, i think the kangaroos, saints and melbourne may be behind us.

Richmond 23 605
Geelong 23 847
St Kilda 23 164
North 21 085
Bulldogs 20 902
Melbourne 20 261

mel 40

3 Jun 2003, 00:01

Originally posted by NW2
Richmond 23 605
Geelong 23 847
St Kilda 23 164
North 21 085
Bulldogs 20 902
Melbourne 20 261

Wow i didnt think north and the saints had that many.

Cam rose was onselectors 2 weeks ago i think it was, and im sure he said we have over 21,000 members.

Dry Rot

3 Jun 2003, 00:03

I managed to get 2 non-members to pay good money to come to the SCG for our home game v Swans.

All the meore impressive that one is a member of the SCG and a Swans supporter and had free entry anyway.

Templeton31

3 Jun 2003, 12:06

Well done to Cam Rose, Mel & team.

Trick now is to make sure members are satisfied & get good value for their money so as there is no question about them signing back up next year. Clearly we are not getting much satisfaction on field at the mo but to me the other things need to keep coming. Outside of entry to games (which I dont see many of up here in the ACT) what does a member get? I read the Bugle cover-to-cover when it arrives but would be nice to feel a bit more "valued" than that.

I guess I am biased because the main benefit is going to games which I cannot do.

Curly5

3 Jun 2003, 14:32

Originally posted by Templeton31
Well done to Cam Rose, Mel & team.

Trick now is to make sure members are satisfied & get good value for their money so as there is no question about them signing back up next year. Clearly we are not getting much satisfaction on field at the mo but to me the other things need to keep coming. Outside of entry to games (which I dont see many of up here in the ACT) what does a member get? I read the Bugle cover-to-cover when it arrives but would be nice to feel a bit more "valued" than that.

I guess I am biased because the main benefit is going to games which I cannot do.
I can't go to games either but all I ask for is an occasional win. :(
However, frequent wins are preferable. :D

Templeton31

13 Jun 2003, 13:50

Sorry to dredge up this thread again but I see today the website says our membership is now at 21,257.

Well done again to admin/membership crew. I assumed at 20,900 in late May it would go no further however another 350 members since then euals another $35,000 so that's a top effort. :)