Official Club Stuff Questions/Comments for the EFC?

[Hoffinator]

Hey there EFC.

I'm an AFL member with EFC upgrade. I recieved an Email from the membership department a few days ago asking me to upgrade my membership to include a reserved seat for all Etihad Stadium games. I think the cost was around $85. I definitely would have taken up the offer, however had already pre booked for the whole year through Ticketmaster in the 3 day window they provided.

My absolute preference would be to pay the club rather than ticketmaster, but under the circumstances, it's not gonna happen this year. Just wanting you to pass on to the Membership department that I think it is a great initiative, but in future could they try to get in a little earlier. I have 3 other close friends who booked tickets with me, and I'm sure they, as well as myself and plenty of others out there would rather see the profits in the coffers of the mighty Dons.

Cheers.

 

[Essendon_FC]

Hey there EFC.

I'm an AFL member with EFC upgrade. I recieved an Email from the membership department a few days ago asking me to upgrade my membership to include a reserved seat for all Etihad Stadium games. I think the cost was around $85. I definitely would have taken up the offer, however had already pre booked for the whole year through Ticketmaster in the 3 day window they provided.

My absolute preference would be to pay the club rather than ticketmaster, but under the circumstances, it's not gonna happen this year. Just wanting you to pass on to the Membership department that I think it is a great initiative, but in future could they try to get in a little earlier. I have 3 other close friends who booked tickets with me, and I'm sure they, as well as myself and plenty of others out there would rather see the profits in the coffers of the mighty Dons.

Cheers.

Thanks for the feedback, I will pass this on the membership team.

Essendon Insider

 

[Essendon_FC]

Thats five....

Everyone needs a smart ass

Heritage & Tradition is considered one pillar.

Essendon Insider

 

[table tennis]

Heritage & Tradition is considered one pillar.

Essendon Insider

Ahh touche!

Everyone loves it when a smart arse gets prompted!

 

[Kong]

Thanks again, Insider.

Just ignore, TT; we tend to.

 

[table tennis]

Thanks again, Insider.

Just ignore, TT; we tend to.

Your ignorance has lead to a chemical imbalance in my head. Thanks whomb!

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Heritage & Tradition is considered one pillar.

Essendon Insider

Thanks for all the help, and my brother is happy with the responses he got from the EFC. If you guys want a copy of his report, he is happy to oblige.

Kind regards,

BNO1

 

[lemon chicken]

Thanks for all the help, and my brother is happy with the responses he got from the EFC. If you guys want a copy of his report, he is happy to oblige.

Kind regards,

BNO1

There is also a club motto, not sure how old it is, but it goes 'sauvitor in modo fortiter in re' translating to 'gentle in manner, resolute in deed'.

 

[Kong]

Insider, how many members from 2010 are yet to sign up in 2011?

 

[AndyLesPaul]

For fully ticketed matches, can Bronze Member's still get free access to standing spots?

 

[Godzke]

As whomb brought to my attention, news on when 3 and 5 game membership will be released?

 

[Yoda_]

Essendon insider, when can we expect to see young Michael Hibberd back? also, how is Tayte Pears travelling along?

 

[Essendon_FC]

Insider, how many members from 2010 are yet to sign up in 2011?

15% of our members are yet to renew for this year. That number has been climbing for the last little while though.

Essendon Insider

 

[Essendon_FC]

For fully ticketed matches, can Bronze Member's still get free access to standing spots?

Standing room doesn't get sold until all regular seats have been sold. It is free in the sense that you can go to Ticketmaster, show your membership and get your seat and then choose to stand. Or, if it is a sold out match standing room tickets will be available a week before the match. This is also 'free' however I think you will need to pay a booking fee if purchasing online.

Hope that answered your question?

Essendon Insider

 

[Essendon_FC]

As whomb brought to my attention, news on when 3 and 5 game membership will be released?

There won't be a 5 game membership, however 3 game memberships are going on sale later this week.

Essendon Insider

 

[Godzke]

Hmmm... which reminds me, haven't got a response to my query I emailed off to the membership enquiries email address.

How do I buy an MCC-affiliated membership online? No where to be found?

 

[Slattery_20]

I can get this one, they are there just not on the website: you've gotta call them.

 

[whats_at_stake]

Are the reports of Jobe Watson trying to organise a sit down protest for the Round 1 clash between the Bulldogs and Essendon true?

EDIT: Question answered by club release/media so withdrawn.

New question: I asked earlier about whether the MCG sized ground at our new training base could be expanded (through expandable boundaries) to simulate any ground. I was wondering whether you could confirm for sure whether this is the case.

 

[Yoda_]

Essendon insider

When can we expect to see young Michael Hibberd back?

Are you able to elaborate?

 

[Slattery_20]

Are you able to elaborate?

Hird said round 2.

 

[OzBomber]

EI,

The MCG website provides information on matches with an estimated crowd figure. However the Etihad stadium website does not. What is the estimated crowd for the St Kilda and how many tickets have been sold so far?

Cheers

 

[Essendon_FC]

EI,

The MCG website provides information on matches with an estimated crowd figure. However the Etihad stadium website does not. What is the estimated crowd for the St Kilda and how many tickets have been sold so far?

Cheers

Not sure on estimated crowd, but reserved seats on Level 1 and 2 are sold out, some reserved seats on level 3 are still available. Being a St Kilda home game though it is general admission, so people will be able to just rock up and get a seat. That is unless it is a genuine sell out and then you can get knocked back at the door.

Essendon Insider

 

[OzBomber]

Sounds good, will just rock up at the gate early and grab a general admission ticket.

 

[yaco55]

Not sure on estimated crowd, but reserved seats on Level 1 and 2 are sold out, some reserved seats on level 3 are still available. Being a St Kilda home game though it is general admission, so people will be able to just rock up and get a seat. That is unless it is a genuine sell out and then you can get knocked back at the door.

Essendon Insider

Buying tickets for this game has been so frustrating.

Tried to book online on the 9th when I was IN HK - to continually receive a message that all tickets were sold. Tried on three separate occasions.

Went to a Ticketmaster outlet to be mistakenly informed that tickets dont go on sale until the 25th - Went back the next day - to find out there was only one seat left on Level 3 ( needed two seats ) tickets available - premium level 2 at $ 57.OO a pop - Had to resort to buying Genaral Admission tickets - And hope to get a seat on level 3.

Have to say that Ticketmaster offers a poor service compared to Ticketek.

 

[dave_27]

Sounds good, will just rock up at the gate early and grab a general admission ticket.

get a 17 game membership bro.