Getting a seat....

[DroppingTheBall]

I want to become a member but I don't want a crap seat. That will put me off big time and it will be the shortest membership in history.

I assume that new members get the worst seats. And that when decent seats become available, they go to existing members, so only crap seats are there for newbies. Is that right?

So, how do I get (two) decent seats? I'm completely ignorant on this topic. Would love some wisdom from you guys.

cheers

 

[Bacon8]

I want to become a member but I don't want a crap seat. That will put me off big time and it will be the shortest membership in history.

I assume that new members get the worst seats. And that when decent seats become available, they go to existing members, so only crap seats are there for newbies. Is that right?

So, how do I get (two) decent seats? I'm completely ignorant on this topic. Would love some wisdom from you guys.

cheers

First off. Join the waiting list.

Then, just hope a seat becomes available that you like.

 

[Tex200]

Join the essential crows wait list and when you get a ticket make sure you get to the game really early

 

[OzSparrow]

Become a Victorian Member - we get the best seats in the house at the G when only 20000 people turn up!

 

[Wilko91]

Depends on how many seats together you are looking for. When I joined I got centre wing 10 rows back at AAMI. I onyl had 2 seats but there was one free next to me.

If you are only after one seat then you should be ok. Most members just hold their existing seats and dont look for new ones (the whole rusted on thing). It would be general admission members looking to upgrade that you would most likely be up against.

 

[Justinpa1]

I'm assuming that we will have 3000 to 5000 on the waiting list for next year, as no one predicted such massive crowd's this season.

Put your name on the list and buy daily tickets in different areas next year to see where you like to sit.

Pretty sure we will have 99-100% renewal rate for memberships in 2015, especially with all the hype around AO and Phil Walsh.

 

[MRB37]

Depends how much $ you want to spend too. You could potentially get a seat in the legends stands which usually have good views of the entire ground, but they're usually $600 odd for the year.

 

[DroppingTheBall]

Join the essential crows wait list and when you get a ticket make sure you get to the game really early

Thanks --- but how does getting there early help if the seat is allocated?

 

[Justinpa1]

The Western stand (Essential Members) is mostly unreserved seating and the 12000 seats available are normally filled about 70-90 minutes before each game

 

[40porpoise]

Just to clarify this, when on the waiting list but unsuccessful in being offered season tickets, you will have a bronze membership for the year?

What exactly is a bronze membership (nothing on the afc site ATM). Do you get first access to buying tickets before they are open to the public? Are the tickets the same price as non members?

 

[CrowAboutIt]

Depends how much $ you want to spend too. You could potentially get a seat in the legends stands which usually have good views of the entire ground, but they're usually $600 odd for the year.

Having sat up there for a game I can say there isn't the best atmosphere.

 

[radiojake]

Become a Victorian Member - we get the best seats in the house at the G when only 20000 people turn up!

I still get pretty good seats rocking up game day and buying general admission at the gate

one day hopefully when I have a bit more income and can justify it, I'll get a Vic-Crows membership...

 

[Smoooothy]

I still get pretty good seats rocking up game day and buying general admission at the gate

one day hopefully when I have a bit more income and can justify it, I'll get a Vic-Crows membership...

there isn't much difference. family ticket we save about $20 over the 5 or so games. just that nice warm fuzzy feeling of being on the books as a member

 

[radiojake]

I think I've looked into it and it's way cheaper for me just to buy (concession) general admission at the gate on the day rather than buy a membership for the year..
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mostly because I've yet to get to every Melbourne Crows' game in one season because I often work/gig/play footy on days that Adelaide play here...

 

[beartoo]

I want to become a member but I don't want a crap seat. That will put me off big time and it will be the shortest membership in history.

I assume that new members get the worst seats. And that when decent seats become available, they go to existing members, so only crap seats are there for newbies. Is that right?

So, how do I get (two) decent seats? I'm completely ignorant on this topic. Would love some wisdom from you guys.

cheers

Great that you are going to join the strength. I suggest you contact Ms Fardone at the Crows. She's the most helpful person I have met and she handles membership.

 

[DroppingTheBall]

I still get pretty good seats rocking up game day and buying general admission at the gate
..

Is that standing room only?

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[Allefgib]

Great that you are going to join the strength. I suggest you contact Ms Fardone at the Crows. She's the most helpful person I have met and she handles membership.

Is that Melinda? Shes outstanding.

 

[Allefgib]

Is that standing room only?

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What is it you're looking for mate?
Just to be there?
Reserved seat?
Seat in the western stand specifically?
Reserved seat in western stand?

All have different answers.

 

[DroppingTheBall]

Is one of those questions the answer to my question?

 

[beartoo]

Is that Melinda? Shes outstanding.

It's Leonie. We are served by some beaut staff at the club.

 

[Allefgib]

Is one of those questions the answer to my question?

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Sounds like you want a seat not ga.
Hill is awesome atmosphere and viewing position though.
Non western stand is all reserved seating. Ring club to discuss options.
Western stand is your typical members - as opposed to season ticket holder.
There are reserved and non reserved options there.
If you go non reserved that will give you greatest chance to get a seat you most prefer.
If you get there as gates open...

Again ring club to discuss options.

 

[Allefgib]

It's Leonie. We are served by some beaut staff at the club.

Leanne I think you mean? Excellent.
Melinda was outstanding though - Id always ask for her if given a choice.

 

[beartoo]

Leanne I think you mean? Excellent.
Melinda was outstanding though - Id always ask for her if given a choice.

Uh, yeah thanks, Leanne. I plead creeping senility.

 

[radiojake]

Is that standing room only?

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sorry,

I'm in Melbourne so I'm refering to MCG and Docklands - always get a seat

 

[DroppingTheBall]

Sounds like you want a seat not ga.
Hill is awesome atmosphere and viewing position though.
Non western stand is all reserved seating. Ring club to discuss options.
Western stand is your typical members - as opposed to season ticket holder.
There are reserved and non reserved options there.
If you go non reserved that will give you greatest chance to get a seat you most prefer.
If you get there as gates open...

Again ring club to discuss options.

Thanks. That is good advice. Standing is not an option for me due to health.