View Full Version : Will you be renewing your membership for 2011?
bombers_4_ever
29 Aug 2010, 11:45
I will be for sure.
EDIT : I know i spelt renewing wrong in the poll.
table tennis
29 Aug 2010, 11:56
Renewing and upgrading.
Not one to walk away. This is when a club needs it members the most
The last thing we can afford is for people to not renew membership. Unfortunately I think this is exactly what will happen.
Crowd was pretty dismal last night too. Surely the board is noticing and will act soon. Any more of this and we may well lose relevancy.
But to any dope who doesn't renew their membership: find some other way to vent your anger.. your club needs you now more than ever. Grow a heart and stick with the club, it is bigger than one dud coach!
whats_at_stake
29 Aug 2010, 12:03
This year was my first year as a member with a 11 game bronze membership. Was only able to get to 4 games or so though.
I will definitely be renewing if we continue to offer a 3 game membership, if not I will need to consider it.
Towno78
29 Aug 2010, 12:06
Always.
C'mon bandwagoners, I dare you to vote. Would love to see who you are
Darealrath
29 Aug 2010, 12:10
Yep, will be renewing my 18 game silver.
marky53
29 Aug 2010, 12:17
Yep 11 game high mark. It's been a disappointing year but I'm committed to the club and being a member. Members need to stick by the club not only in times success but times of struggle..
Sign up people....
Lance Uppercut
29 Aug 2010, 12:29
as always, I'll be renewing both of my memberships, regardless of what happens in the review.
Where are the "save essendon" ****sticks?
kelvin_sheedy
29 Aug 2010, 13:27
Not unless Knights is gone.
Sorry folks its my way of protesting.
I will renew my AFL club support and essendon memberships but will not be attending until Knights is gone.
OzBomber
29 Aug 2010, 13:47
Yes, but they need to allow general admission on the top level. We don't get big enough crowds to have reserved seating. And I don't like sitting on the bottom level. Last night I was able to rock up 25 minutes before the start of the game and get a front row seat on the half forward flank. Essendon games they'll give me a seat right up the top even though there are stacks of spare seats (I end up just moving anyway, but it's still a pain).
I went to every game this season for the first time ever, I'll do my best to do it again next season.
Go Bombers.
Frothies Mcveigh
29 Aug 2010, 13:56
Absolutely. I will be renewing and attending the 15+ games just like every other year no matter how bad we are playing.
I will be still getting my AFL Silver Membership............but i want The Essendon Football Club to make some HARD CALLS Now....... ! ! ! !
Brent Prismall#9
29 Aug 2010, 14:17
**** oath I'll definitely be a member next year like I have been for the past 10 years. Those of you who won't because of Knights are ****heads. I don't care about the bs excuses you come up with for not doing it, the clubs bigger than the individual.
nobbyiscool
29 Aug 2010, 14:27
i hope to not be viewed as an outsider derailing a thread, however i popped into to the essendon board to see what people are thinking of knights at the moment. my question was going to be about memberships.
as a member of a club, you essentially own the club. yet you get such little influence in the club. you get so little say in how it's run.
but you can send a message by not renewing your membership. and if 5000 members don't sign up next year if knights is still coach, does that not send a message?
it was a very different scenario with west coast a few years ago (and i'm only an interstate member, so i barely count as a member anyway) - but i was so disgusted when the breadth of our drug problem came to light i didn't renew my membership in 2008.
would anyone at the club have noticed? probably not. but surely you need to feel as though you're doing something.
you could argue that if you aren't part of the solution then you're part of the problem.
Hirdismyhero
29 Aug 2010, 14:41
High Mark 11 game. Yup.
no -
i wont be because three reasons:
- will be working more
- will be following the gold coast a tad (few mates signed on)
- i dislike knights.
stay true
29 Aug 2010, 15:07
Yeah I'll be renewing for sure.
whats_at_stake
29 Aug 2010, 15:26
Well then you sir, are a ****head
Anyway we can find out who the others are that are voting no?
Whilst I personally would not base my membership on whether Knights is there or not I think it is a perfectly legitimate form of protest. I would much rather people not renewing then forming the "save sheedy" type groups that we saw last time. That has a more destabilizing impact on the club. Supporters want to have a voice and not renewing is probably the strongest one.
table tennis
29 Aug 2010, 15:29
Triple m just said that knights has been sacked, although unconfirmed.
kelvin_sheedy
29 Aug 2010, 16:35
Made up my mind now... will be buying a membership.
I have a feeling membership will soar next year. :thumbsu:
No more personal abuse, lads.
ManWithNoName
29 Aug 2010, 16:53
Maybe you should go to the footy and seek out all your fellow Essendon supporters who aren't loyal enough and banish them from the club.
You should be able to start a small band of die hards which will turn us into North Melbourne.
This thing is too big for you to understand. The world is a strange place made up of weird and wonderful people. Please respect everyones opinions and choices they make in life.
Yours Sincerely,
Kelvin_Sheedy.
I notice you were posting about Collingwoods list last night rather than, you know, attending the game.
Pathetic.
Why does everyone here get so worked up about people not renewing their membership? It's probably the most effective way of getting the club to make the changes that they want and would be a main reason why the club has decided to sack Knights. You don't need a plastic card to show that you support the club.
Dr Moose
29 Aug 2010, 18:08
Not unless Knights is gone.
Sorry folks its my way of protesting.
Same thoughts here kelvin. So yes, I will now be renewing...
kelvin_sheedy
29 Aug 2010, 18:11
I notice you were posting about Collingwoods list last night rather than, you know, attending the game.
Pathetic.
Once again you have no idea about peoples circumstances and what life they choose to live.
Stop thinking everyone is boxed into one and you'll be a lot more healthier mentally.
Haven't had a membership for almost a decade but will be signing on to help support our great club :thumbsu:
windyhill
29 Aug 2010, 19:37
no -
i wont be because three reasons:
- will be following the gold coast a tad (few mates signed on)
Seeya !
Bomber32
29 Aug 2010, 19:42
Definitely yes! I would have renewed regardless of whether Matthew Knights had stayed or not.
OzBomber
29 Aug 2010, 19:47
Probably the wrong thread, but aren't you meant to recieve the Bomber mag with your membership? Has there been none published this year or does it not happen anymore?
Wahooti Fandango
29 Aug 2010, 19:47
no -
i wont be because three reasons:
- will be working more
- will be following the gold coast a tad (few mates signed on)
- i dislike knights.
http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee346/ddiamonddc/not-sure-if-serious.jpg
Bomber32
29 Aug 2010, 19:52
Probably the wrong thread, but aren't you meant to recieve the Bomber mag with your membership? Has there been none published this year or does it not happen anymore?
The club decided to cut the Bomber mag back to two 84 page editions per year. One came out prior to the start of the year and the other one will be released post-season, probably around mid-to-late November.
Noddy Holder
29 Aug 2010, 20:21
18 bandwagoners have voted so far.
EVERLAST
29 Aug 2010, 22:22
Will be hoping to see our attendance increase again.
Sitting in a half empty arena over the last month hasn't been pleasant.
ManWithNoName
30 Aug 2010, 08:01
Probably the wrong thread, but aren't you meant to recieve the Bomber mag with your membership? Has there been none published this year or does it not happen anymore?
There's only one copy a year these days
Ben the Gooner
30 Aug 2010, 10:06
Seeya !
This.
centurion
30 Aug 2010, 10:17
Renew regardless. Love my club too much not to.
Yes. Would never give 'no' any thought.
Ben the Gooner
30 Aug 2010, 19:44
Renew regardless. Love my club too much not to.
....
Yes. Would never give 'no' any thought.
Donakebab
30 Aug 2010, 19:47
Those not renewing should still receive a card of one kind or another...
sup3rfish
30 Aug 2010, 20:01
yes.... will be becoming a member next year...
whats_at_stake
30 Aug 2010, 20:02
Those not renewing should still receive a card of one kind or another...
Why? Whilst I personally will renew based on my cirucmstances and Knights being there or coach, players etc. will have no bearing on this people are allowed not to renew as a form of protest- I would much rather 4000 people not renewing then 4 save sheedy type groups created. Not renewing is the strongest form of protest- and whilst I doubt I would personally ever do it people are still perfectly entitled to it.
Donakebab
30 Aug 2010, 22:34
Take a joke and lighten the **** up.
whats_at_stake
30 Aug 2010, 23:09
Take a joke and lighten the **** up.
Sorry was not trying to single you out specifically (I did realise you were joking) but more was responding to the sentiment around non-renewal.
table tennis
2 Sep 2010, 09:24
Which way to the High Mark Club?
Renewing : AFL Silver with club support.
Eleven 38
2 Sep 2010, 15:11
signed up round 2 2006, so the first 15 games i was a member included 14losses and a draw, not jumping off now!
ilovegussy
4 Sep 2010, 22:53
Lol at the 16 NO's and even the 6 maybes.
Absolutely!!!! Now Knights is gone I will be and also looking to upgrade to high mark when available.
bipolarbeaR
7 Sep 2010, 16:45
Yeah, I have never been a member due to a 1000km distance from my place and Etihad (not to mention the bass straight)
Next year for sure though.
Skeeta Olly
7 Sep 2010, 16:51
Nope.
Outraged at the club sacking Knights, lost all faith.
I kid.
Oh Tayteridge
7 Sep 2010, 17:12
Why? Whilst I personally will renew based on my cirucmstances and Knights being there or coach, players etc. will have no bearing on this people are allowed not to renew as a form of protest- I would much rather 4000 people not renewing then 4 save sheedy type groups created. Not renewing is the strongest form of protest- and whilst I doubt I would personally ever do it people are still perfectly entitled to it.
What a load of shit. Why the **** would we want a club that is run by a bunch of pissed off supporters, or so heavily influenced by them? That automatically means instability, a board unable to do its job, and a failing club.
The sacking of Knights is one step in that direction for me. Any further would mean the club would lose a great deal of integrity, as would the supposed supporters who would place so much pressure on the club, pushing to the point of financial destruction, to adhere to its basic and frequently unreasonable desires.
Let the board do their ****ing job, and have confidence that they will. You should be doing your job as a supporter and supporting for ****ssakes.
Jesus Christ some Essendon 'supporters' piss me off.
Tony Delaney
7 Sep 2010, 20:19
Yes straight away.
I hope the no's and maybe's are for financial reasons.
marky53
28 Sep 2010, 12:56
i was going to renew anyway, but in light of today's announcement, have some people changed their minds?
Think I might buy a 5-game membership for the Etihad games and roll on with my MCC.
MarkJohnson#1
28 Sep 2010, 13:08
Think I might buy a 5-game membership for the Etihad games and roll on with my MCC.
Did this a few years ago, then laid off the Dons membership, but will be getting back on board next year :thumbsu:
marky53
28 Sep 2010, 13:15
Did this a few years ago, then laid off the Dons membership, but will be getting back on board next year :thumbsu:
:thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu::thumb su::thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu::th umbsu::thumbsu:
more to come!!!!!!!!!! go bombers!
homerg29
28 Sep 2010, 13:24
Think I might buy a 5-game membership for the Etihad games and roll on with my MCC.
I hope you are made of money! I have been an Essendon member with MCC package for Etihad since it opened with level 2 seats on the wing. Never changed, only minimal increase in price. Last year with 7 home games my seat was $210.
I got a letter this week from the club stating that as my seat is in the 'High Mark' area I will therfore have to pay 'High Mark' prices next year. New membership price of $440 - an increase iof over 100% in one year.
No thanks, I will stick to the MCG games from now on.
Yeah I'll wait till the pricing is released before making any judgements, but I remember a lot of threads on here roasting the EFC marketing department at the start of the year for the deals they were putting out.
Slattery_20
28 Sep 2010, 13:43
I hope you are made of money! I have been an Essendon member with MCC package for Etihad since it opened with level 2 seats on the wing. Never changed, only minimal increase in price. Last year with 7 home games my seat was $210.
I got a letter this week from the club stating that as my seat is in the 'High Mark' area I will therfore have to pay 'High Mark' prices next year. New membership price of $440 - an increase iof over 100% in one year.
No thanks, I will stick to the MCG games from now on.
All to save the membership dept a few hours of work.
Bit tricky that some silver members like to have their seats on lev 3; some bronze like them on lev 1 and so on.
So it's silver lev 1, high mark lev 2, bronze lev 3 AND YOU'LL TAKE WHAT YOU'RE GIVEN.
They've lost me, and I know about a dozen in the same boat and another dozen thinking of doing the same.
I know they scan these boards, I can't let you people know just how much you're pissing a lot of members off by this crap.
AFL member next year.
Colin D'Cops
28 Sep 2010, 21:38
Definitely getting a membership again next year at the EssendonFC, along with renewing my MCC membership.
Will be keeping a close eye in this thread for membership packages info & prices in the future. :thumbsu:
Andrew_5
28 Sep 2010, 23:02
Sorry, but No..
Havent been a member since 2005.. but I do miss it.. :(
Noddy Holder
28 Sep 2010, 23:09
Sorry, but No..
Havent been a member since 2005.. but I do miss it.. :(
Why?
I'm an AFL member with Essendon support. Will definitely be renewing.
Perhaps lives overseas/interstate?
Andrew_5
28 Sep 2010, 23:26
Nah I dont live interstate, or overseas..
I had been a gold member from 92 - 05
Friends and I used to go every week until one year 1 of them dropped off, then another and another.. after the 99 prelim. loss.. the rest of them said they are never going again, and they stuck to there word..
So I went for the next 6 years, and I couldn't go on anymore.. not by myself anyway..
I still miss it, but at the moment I have other commitments
Noddy Holder
28 Sep 2010, 23:52
Nah I dont live interstate, or overseas..
I had been a gold member from 92 - 05
Friends and I used to go every week until one year 1 of them dropped off, then another and another.. after the 99 prelim. loss.. the rest of them said they are never going again, and they stuck to there word..
So I went for the next 6 years, and I couldn't go on anymore.. not by myself anyway..
I still miss it, but at the moment I have other commitments
Fair enough. I hate going to the footy myself too. Fortunately atm I have too many footy friends for my own good. You should go and stand in standing room with the grog squad. You won't be alone. I can't stand there anymore as I have a bad back and can't stand for a whole match but it is great fun and some good people to meet.
I have to say but pretty poor effort of your friends to not go again after the 99 prelim final. They missed out on our greatest season. Oh well, their loss.
smcateer
29 Sep 2010, 09:54
Wanted to renew straight after the season ended, but you can't do that unfortunately. :thumbsd:
Wanted to renew straight after the press conference yesterday, but again the system's not up yet. :thumbsd:
But yesterday I couldn't bottle it. I had to throw some support at the club. I went down to the club and got a long sleeved jumper with #5 on the back. :thumbsu:
That will keep me until the renewal system is back up. :)
P.S. I'm wearing the jumper now. :D
P.P.S. Telling you all what I am wearing is meant as a come-on, baby. ;)
Ben the Gooner
29 Sep 2010, 20:20
Wanted to renew straight after the season ended, but you can't do that unfortunately. :thumbsd:
Wanted to renew straight after the press conference yesterday, but again the system's not up yet. :thumbsd:
But yesterday I couldn't bottle it. I had to throw some support at the club. I went down to the club and got a long sleeved jumper with #5 on the back. :thumbsu:
That will keep me until the renewal system is back up. :)
P.S. I'm wearing the jumper now. :D
P.P.S. Telling you all what I am wearing is meant as a come-on, baby. ;)
The second Stanton re-signs, I'll be doing likewise.:)
stay true
29 Sep 2010, 20:29
I'm so glad I didn't give my 1999 jumper with 5 on the back to my little cousin this year when I upgraded to a brand spanker with 18 on the back.
duckdog
29 Sep 2010, 22:05
Hi all.
I'll becoming a member in my early 40's for the first time this year.
Being involved in country footy and until now financially a stretch has stopped me in the past.
We are thinking of taking out a High Mark family even though our kids are only two. Couple of questions and please excuse my ignorance
1/ What is the situation at Etihad if the member base say swelled to 52,000 plus.(possible!!??) Will it make it hard to reserve tickets etc?
2/ Is the membership transferable for at least one member on the home games (not finals)??..Not always easy to get eveyone down to Melb.
3/ Not too worried by the cost, see it more as making up for years of non membership but are there better options for us (besides country mship)
Say silver or bronze with a dick reynolds thrown in..
Thanks for any help given as i know i could ring the club but wanted a bit of a collective view first
I have similar queries duckdog. In relation to the first point, I think the fact that all our games at Etihad are already fully ticketed implies it will become very difficult to reserve tickets if the membership base swells to 50,000+.
OzBomber
29 Sep 2010, 23:47
****, so that means for Freo matches we'll still have to book reserve seats when there is only 30k there?
Slattery_20
30 Sep 2010, 09:10
Theoretically, you already do.
IMHO the memberships without a reserved seat just aren't worthwhile at all. Lining up for 10 minutes, (or going online and paying a ****ing booking fee!) sucks the big one.
Walk up, scan, walk to seat = way to do it. Not *that* much more expensive.
duckdog, pretty sure all high-mark packages come with a reserved seat. Which is yours and yours alone for all home games.
abers47
30 Sep 2010, 21:59
Never a question about renewing!
smcateer
15 Oct 2010, 09:49
Introducing two EFC members:
The big guy is three years a member and the little chicky is two years a member in 2011. (P.S. they're only two and zero years old resp.)
http://www.ms.unimelb.edu.au/%7Esmcateer/PA061828.JPG
(This was their reaction to the Hird coaching announcement.)
Haha, great stuff :thumbsu:
Ben the Gooner
15 Oct 2010, 11:08
Dey delisted slattery not renewing
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!
****ing cracker SMC! Love it!