Push to boost Magpie army to 150,000

[Omega Blue]

Lets say it is theoretically possible, is it ethical to knowingly sell memberships (which are essentially seats) to 50% of there supporter base that will not get seating.
i know that if i were a member and could get into see my team, i'd be looking for a refund per game i wasn't admitted entry.

 

[La Vache]

I suppose interstate/international members might be able receive a certain amount of live Collingwood matches on the website. Not sure where that sits with the TV/coverage rights though.

I know that when I've been overseas for an entire season (twice) I would have gladly paid 100 bucks for 10 live games.

Something like that would be the only way to boost membership enough to hit those numbers I think.

 

[MightyHawks]

Collingwood have 2 different 3 day memberships.

The ANZAC Day membership: Home matches against Essendon, West Coast and St. Kilda

The Blockbuster membership: Home matches against Carlton, Hawthorn and Geelong

 

[manicmagpie]

So far less than 30K of this massive Collingwoood army have turned up for 2 of their 4 games, assuming there was more than 741 Port supporters on Saturday. 150K sounds far fetched and delusional.

I hope you're not making the laughable assertion that the crowd in the Coll-Rich game was split 50-50.

 

[mattys123]

Collingwood have 2 different 3 day memberships.

The ANZAC Day membership: Home matches against Essendon, West Coast and St. Kilda

The Blockbuster membership: Home matches against Carlton, Hawthorn and Geelong

Thanks for the plug.

Here's the link, sign up now, it's the only way to get a ticket to tomorrows game now.

http://membership.collingwoodfc.com.au/packages/3-game-memberships/12

 

[Rustin Cohle]

This isn't about dick measuring for membership numbers, it's purely a money making opportunity. There are plenty of people in the country (and out) who can't attend games. If the club can offer them something different to have them contribute financially to the club then so be it.

 

[BLue_Bloys]

So it boils down to: they can get 100,000 people to tick 'yes' on an on-line survey. And that becomes a story in the HS.
FFS, lightweight much?
FWIW on-line surveys find around 90% of people run their own company, and earn more than $1,000,000 p.a.

The 2 actual 'membership' numbers that matter, are 11(+) home game seated members (aka the ones the AFL audit), and total revenue.

Are you really that naive to think Collingwood or any competent business would base their 5 year membership plan exclusively around an online survey

150k is ambitious but, they are doing more work and investing more than any other club in the league around membership. Even if they fall short they will still be so far in front of the next team it won't matter.

What most of you fail to understand is it's all about converting supporters into members (of any type, no matter of match day bullshit numbers audited by the AFL) because it's much easier to convert an existing member to a higher package. This is why Hawthorn with all their children's memberships will be laughing in 10 years time.

 

[a_fighting_fury]

What I'm acutely aware of is that as every club builds their membership base, they will be able to increase membership fees as they like till it becomes out of reach for the common man. An unavoidable side effect of success.

 

[Furn]

15k of Collingwoods membership are bought in house.

 

[Groupie_]

Only a chance if they are top 4 every year for the next few seasons.

Throw in another flag and they'll get it.

Personally I think they will slip down the ladder soon.

 

[Ned_Flanders]

big clubs need big targets - great move by the Pies

 

[The_Reaper]

Collingwood have 2 different 3 day memberships.

The ANZAC Day membership: Home matches against Essendon, West Coast and St. Kilda

The Blockbuster membership: Home matches against Carlton, Hawthorn and Geelong

Why West Coast and St Kilda?

 

[Essendon_Fan]

They could reach this goal if they started giving away memberships for free, it would be win-win, Collingwood get 150,000 members and members get their money worth.

 

[Slattery_20]

Are you really that naive to think Collingwood or any competent business would base their 5 year membership plan exclusively around an online survey

150k is ambitious but, they are doing more work and investing more than any other club in the league around membership. Even if they fall short they will still be so far in front of the next team it won't matter.

What most of you fail to understand is it's all about converting supporters into members (of any type, no matter of match day bullshit numbers audited by the AFL) because it's much easier to convert an existing member to a higher package. This is why Hawthorn with all their children's memberships will be laughing in 10 years time.

I meant the story was based on that. I'm sure Pert isn't banking on it.

 

[Pies12]

All clubs have these 3 game memberships etc.

You think essendon, calrton, richmond, hawthorn only have legit full season, half season members? these clubs membership tallys are hugely inflated by these options. If you think this is only collingwood then please give me a break

 

[QuietB]

But non-ticketed member don't count towards membership tally.
That's what the AFL say.

Who gives a toss as long as they give the club cash.

Everywhere I look there are bogans and degenerates these days - I can see them getting to 200,000.

 

[QuietB]

15k of Collingwoods membership are bought in house.

Is this accurate? I would be interested to know if and how many sponsorship arrangements consist of bundled memberhips.

 

[Collingwould]

Who gives a toss as long as they give the club cash.

this is the thing that counts, who really gives a flying flick how many members we get, so long as we have plenty of resources to make the club strong.

I pay $60 membership for my toddler, but he's not going to any games, the club gets a bit extra cash, he gets some stickers and a mini sherrin = everyone's a winner!

 

[MarcusP2]

Why West Coast and St Kilda?

Presumably because in exchange for the ANZAC game you get tickets to 2 other games that won't be as popular so they can definitely accommodate them.

 

[SdKfz 181]

Some people need to forget about member numbers, and full game membership figures.. Start thinking money, if Collingwood can achieve this total, it will pocket them 23 million dollars

 

[G-Mo77]

Who cares about membership numbers...its membership revenue thats important. Numbers are just a PR excercise used to attract sponsors.

And to make the insecure types feel good about themselves on BF.

Good luck to them if they can get 150K

 

[mcgarnacle]

I pay $60 membership for my toddler, but he's not going to any games, the club gets a bit extra cash, he gets some stickers and a mini sherrin = everyone's a winner!

it looks like you got ripped off.

 

[mcgarnacle]

basically, buying non-ticketed memberships is the equivalent to donating to a charity. clubs are non-profit organisations, except the donation enables strong fit men to run around after a ball, receive massages, and help the club to pay for amusements around the club in players downtime such as a wii, etc. COL supporters must be a gullible lot if 70k-odd of them end up giving them a donation for this purpose. but i suppose it's like donating to the arts i guess.

personally, i think there's more than enough money in football than for the average joe to become philanthropist. Clubs should be ashamed in their attempts to rip-off more cash from hard-working everyday supporters. AFL players, coaches, competition and club officials, sponsors, etc all get rewarded handsomely from their involvement. hence, if i don't get the return of being able to watch games live, then frankly, i wouldn't pay for it. this belief that buying a membership in return for a badge and a couple of stickers means I'm contributing to something worthwhile is a crock.

 

[Ugle Dick]

Another great thread showing why we are the biggest team in all the land. All other clubs tremble before our size and power

While we might not reach this target - a club needs to set ambitious and challenging goals. Glad to see we are leading the way in this regard.

 

[Fadge]

So far less than 30K of this massive Collingwoood army have turned up for 2 of their 4 games, assuming there was more than 741 Port supporters on Saturday. 150K sounds far fetched and delusional.

I saw an email from Carlton's President last week urging for a concerted effort from its supporter base to reach 50,000 members.

50,00 members - imagine that? How good would that be?