2021 Membership Thread

[random__hero]

When are membership packs / cards being distributed ?

I got mine last week

 

[Igloo]

When are membership packs / cards being distributed ?

Mine arrived a couple of weeks ago.

 

[BallaratBulldog]

I have heard that they have been pretty slow to arrive.

 

[Kermit]

Gotta say - not impressed with the membership team at the moment, person I spoke to was very unwilling to help and answer questions about what we actually get this year. And also cannot send any info via email. I got far more info from this thread than I could get from him.

 

[SirBont]

I am upset too I ordered a top on Tuesday only been a hour and half away still has not been shipped yet had to call them twice and they said they will do it today however it now 4 oclock and it still has not been shipped anyone had other problems got the new shorts with asic same time and there already here

 

[cecil]

Does anyone know the turnaround time on getting an active membership number if I buy a membership online? Partner is keen to come to the preseason game, so may just get a 3 game membership to guarantee them a ticket.

 

[Pugz89]

Does anyone know the turnaround time on getting an active membership number if I buy a membership online? Partner is keen to come to the preseason game, so may just get a 3 game membership to guarantee them a ticket.

I would imagine once you've signed up, you're immediately assigned a member number. Doubt you'd receive your card by the preseason game, but if its anything like first few rounds of regular season, Dogs will have a membership tent and you can just go there and they will give you a single access ticket.

Covid may prevent the single access tickets from Dogs tent given there is no GA in foreseeable future.

 

[Mantis Toboggan]

I am upset too I ordered a top on Tuesday only been a hour and half away still has not been shipped yet had to call them twice and they said they will do it today however it now 4 oclock and it still has not been shipped anyone had other problems got the new shorts with asic same time and there already here

What a truly harrowing ordeal.

 

[VL3OJ]

Gotta say - not impressed with the membership team at the moment, person I spoke to was very unwilling to help and answer questions about what we actually get this year. And also cannot send any info via email. I got far more info from this thread than I could get from him.

Likewise. I asked the team member who called me what number did Dougie Hawkins wear as he said he was "a life long ridgey didge fan". So how many people remember Dougie on the boundary wear that famous #16? Anyhoo, I think they are in a tough position as final numbers for round one attendance were yet to be announced. I would just like to hear "whatever happens, we've got your back and sort it out later in the season or 2022"

 

[SirBont]

What a truly harrowing ordeal.

it just annoying as I really was looking forward the top you reckon when you order it tuesday it should get shipped by the end of the week

 

[footscray1973]

Havent got our membership packs either- in spite of confirmation of delivery weeks ago.

I'm going to rip this thread out of my phone and microwave it. That'll show 'em.

 

[Kermit]

Likewise. I asked the team member who called me what number did Dougie Hawkins wear as he said he was "a life long ridgey didge fan". So how many people remember Dougie on the boundary wear that famous #16? Anyhoo, I think they are in a tough position as final numbers for round one attendance were yet to be announced. I would just like to hear "whatever happens, we've got your back and sort it out later in the season or 2022"

Credit where its due though. Had to call again today as didn’t have my barcode for buying tickets to the praccie game. Got someone far more helpful and knowledgeable than last time who, (shock horror), was actually able to listen to and answer my very general question. Instead of ignoring my question and talking over me about things I didn’t ask about. Was a nice change.

 

[BallaratBulldog]

Excusive member offer on SEN membership day
https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/871267

 

[Northernsoul74]

Excusive member offer on SEN membership day
https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/871267

I’ll be really interested in hearing what Kylie Watson-Wheeler has to say.

 

[maddog37]

Excusive member offer on SEN membership day
https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/871267

Reckon I will be able to buy one of these on top of my Ballarat membership?

 

[BallaratBulldog]

Reckon I will be able to buy one of these on top of my Ballarat membership?

I haven’t heard anyone doing that, you could try. But I feel they would rather SEN deal + the Ballarat add on version set up.

 

[cecil]

I hate this promo s**t. Literally bought a cheapo 3 game as an extra yesterday.

 

[FROGGR]

Disappointed they went with this offer... makes the song and dance about the same upgrade for continuing members (as a reward for being loyal during 2020) pretty meaningless.

 

[LondonBulldog]

Just called the club, expecting membership packs out early next week. Long wait considering I signed up in November.

 

[CarnTheScray]

They’ll do this promo stuff till the end of time and as long as we are stagnating in membership growth pre round 1.

 

[yebiga]

I think it comes down to trusting the club and capitalizing on success. The 33,000 would be the sum total of supporters like us that are rusted on. And I honestly doubt a lot of us were recruited since the Beveridge era started.

If we had had a longer period of success, say 2015-2018, then we would have grown but instead we have been horrendously inconsistent and haven’t come close to meeting the realistic expectations of what this group is capable of. People don’t know what the plan is and what we’re trying to build.

People don’t trust the club so don’t sign on.

If we hope to grow we need a minimum of 2-3 seasons where we play our best players in position and they perform to their potential for 16-18 games of the 22. We may not win the premiership in each of those years but we will be taken seriously as a dependable contender.

No one should be surprised with the low membership. The continuing uncertainty surrounding this covid economy has hit hard and our demographics have likely been hit harder than most. How do you convince people to spend money on something that Dan can render worthless at moment by reverting Victoria into lockdown? I spent $2,500 for a Holiday to Perth that had to be cancelled. I do not get my money back, instead, I get a credit which needs to be used within 12 months or I forgo the entire sum.

As a result, the 3 gold Bulldog memberships I would happily purchase are on hold. I expect many are thinking like me, I simply cannot justify spending the money on the chance we will get to see the games. I will watch it on Kayo or where possible purchase game day tickets.

Happy to be convinced otherwise.

 

[TBOW]

They’ll do this promo stuff till the end of time and as long as we are stagnating in membership growth pre round 1.

Every club does these SEN promos and our promo is pretty minimal compared to what a lot of clubs offer.
Last year I heard two clubs (I think North was one, maybe St.Kilda?) offering 12 game membership upgrades on a 3 game card.

It is a dangerous ploy because you run the risk of losing full fee paying members who start holding off to get the discount.

 

[BallaratBulldog]

Email I got, being sent to everyone. I think due to a lot of requests.

 

[Dogs 13]

Email I got, being sent to everyone. I think due to a lot of requests.

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I went into the club today to sort out a few issues and pick up caps and scarves, they also advised me of the above.

The team at Reception could not have been more personable and helpful with a range of things. They happily sourced membership information for a few family and friends.

Ditto with the help from the Bulldogs shop.

Everything resolved now and very satisfied.

Also saw Sam Power hard at work, he's a machine

 

[ummmbont]

Next Monday we will announce a new major sponsor
3 year deal and one BBC we will all love

This will spark a massive membership boom with 2 big wins against Melbourne then Collingwood.
So
My friends don’t stress 15-25 more members on the way