In 2009 Carlton had 6,000 more members than Richmond, in 2018, Carlton have 45,000 less than Richmond. Utter disgrace.
In 2009, Carlton had 3,000 less members than Collingwood, in 2018, 30,000+ less.
AFL members have almost doubled the last 10 years, Carlton’s have increased by a measly 20%
Collingwood grew from 48,000 to 71,000 from 2010 to 2011.
Richmond grew from 75,000 to 100,000 from 2017-2018.
Since GWS entered the comp, their membership has doubled.
Bulldogs increased by 80% in the last 10 years.
Essendon gone through the biggest drug scandal and increased excellently, become stronger for it, Carlton haven’t.
In the last 10 years, their numbers haven’t steadily grown like Richmond and Collingwoods. They haven’t improved the way any team in the comp has, they’ve fallen massively behind. They’ve flat lined.