2017 NMFC Membership Tally/Discussion | Final tally 40,441

[Royal Flush]

7000 Tassie members is a bit of a concern of the overall total tally. But 6000 new members plus the 5000 lost members means when we push and or new high profile recruits means we could feasibly crack the 50k mark.

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[giantroo]

40,169.

 

[Orange Peanut]

40,169.

Well there's a nice round number.

 

[Peter27374]

40,441 final figure?

 

[giantroo]

40,441 final figure?

Yep.
As of 1/8:
2015 total 41,090
2016 45,000
2017 40,441

 

[Kimbo]

40,441 final figure?

Yep.
As of 1/8:
2015 total 41,090
2016 45,000
2017 40,441

Exceptional result under the circumstances.

 

[giantroo]

Exceptional result under the circumstances.

Get the double and we will sky rocket past 50k.

 

[Kimbo]

Get the double and we will sky rocket past 50k.

With or without such prognositications, I'd be happy if this is the new trough or minimum membership figure. Head back on up from here on.

 

[Peter27374]

Agree that big name signings may boost this figure for next year and in historical terms it is a good figure. However it is a 10% drop and the more telling number will come out in the EOY financials when we see to what if any extent 1 or 3 game memberships make up these numbers. Barring Martin/Kelly arrival or an exciting new coach don't see why there could not be further decline.

 

[blackshadow]

If we get Kelly and Martin we will crack 50k

If we get both I'll definitely crack something!

 

[Zondor]

If we get both I'll definitely crack something!

Yes we will all be cracking "Fats". :stern look

 

[Nate7]

Yes we will all be cracking "Fats". :stern look

A couple of chubbies - me three!

 

[Sheezel2Wardlaw]

“You have a fat and you have fat.... Oh **** it... everyone gets a fat!”

 

[lockheed]

If we get Kelly and Martin we will crack 50k

I hope we get both, but do we have a Plan B?

I have no idea of what plans our Football and Membership Departments have to grow our membership (other than Plan A - see above - and our sojourn in Hobart). But I'll admit I'm envious of Melbourne's aggressive attempt to grow membership: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-12/the-melbourne-yankees-dees-aim-to-own-melbourne

 

[Sheezel2Wardlaw]

I hope we get both, but do we have a Plan B?

I have no idea of what plans our Football and Membership Departments have to grow our membership (other than Plan A - see above - and our sojourn in Hobart). But I'll admit I'm envious of Melbourne's aggressive attempt to grow membership: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-12/the-melbourne-yankees-dees-aim-to-own-melbourne

Plan B? Never heard of her....

 

[darko]

I hope we get both, but do we have a Plan B?

I have no idea of what plans our Football and Membership Departments have to grow our membership (other than Plan A - see above - and our sojourn in Hobart). But I'll admit I'm envious of Melbourne's aggressive attempt to grow membership: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-12/the-melbourne-yankees-dees-aim-to-own-melbourne

Plans also need to be somewhat realistic.

 

[giantroo]

Final clubs membership figures

 

[giantroo]

Collingwood back on top of the AFL membership ladder

JON RALPH, Herald Sun
August 16, 2017 7:44am
Subscriber only

COLLINGWOOD has roared back to No.1 on the AFL’s membership ladder in a ringing endorsement of the club’s direction from fans.

In official AFL figures seen by the Herald Sun, Collingwood has leapfrogged Hawthorn with 75,879 paid-up members as total AFL memberships rose 3.7 per cent.

The AFL has exceeded 900,000 members for the first time.

Twelve of the 18 clubs have made membership gains this year and 10 have reached record memberships.

The Pies recorded a 1.6 per cent jump in membership to go ahead of Hawthorn (75,663), Richmond (72,669) and Essendon (67,768).

But while Greater Western Sydney has recorded a sensational 37 per cent growth to rise to 20,944 members, Gold Coast’s figures are a cause for concern.

The Suns’ membership slumped 9.25 per cent to 11,665 paid-up members this year — 9000 fewer than the Giants.

Collingwood president Eddie McGuire said the Pies members who had stayed strong would be rewarded next year.

The club will not play finals for a fourth consecutive season.

“It’s been a disappointing year for us, but the thing that keeps us going is membership,’’ he said.

“It’s fantastic that big Victorian clubs like Essendon, Richmond, Hawthorn and Geelong continue to grow.

“In a period where it’s been tough for Pies fans, they have voted with their membership dollars. We want to make sure they get rewarded next year.”

AFL membership ladder 2016-17
CLUB 2017 2016 VARIATION
Collingwood 75,879 74,643 +1.66%
Hawthorn 75,663 75,351 +0.41%
Richmond 72,669 72,278 +0.54%
Essendon 67,768 57,494 +17.87%
West Coast 65,064 65,188 -0.19%
Sydney 58,838 56,523 +4.10%
Adelaide 56,865 54,307 +4.71%
Geelong 54,854 50,571 +8.47%
Port Adelaide 52,129 53,743 -3.00%
Fremantle 51,254 51,889 -1.22%
Carlton 50,326 50,130 +0.39%
Western Bulldogs 47,653 39,459 +20.77%
Melbourne 42,233 39,146 +7.89%
St Kilda 42,052 38,009 +10.64%
North Melbourne 40,343 45,014 -10.38%
Brisbane 21,362 23,286 -8.36%
GWS Giants 20,944 15,312 +36.78%
Gold Coast 11,665 12,854 -9.25%
TOTAL 907,561 875,197 +3.70%

The figures are based on numbers after the July 31 deadline and include only games-based memberships, not social memberships.

The GWS figure of 20,944 would put it third among Sydney-based NRL clubs.

Giants chief executive David Matthews was thrilled with the fan response.

“A 37 per cent increase this year is a significant achievement and clearly shows the club’s rapid growth after just six years in the AFL,’’ he said.

“We represent a truly inclusive organisation with strong values that obviously resonate with communities in NSW and the ACT.”

Clubs include three-game members in their figures and say that membership category often leads to 11-game memberships.

Six clubs recorded membership losses: West Coast (down 0.19 per cent), Port Adelaide (3 per cent), Fremantle (1.2 per cent), North Melbourne (10.4 per cent), Brisbane Lions (8.2 per cent) and Gold Coast (9.2 per cent).

The 10 clubs that set records included Essendon, Geelong, Hawthorn, Richmond and Western Bulldogs.

A total of 7192 AFLW memberships were included in the figures.

Essendon’s increase of 10,274 members, the largest in total number, shows the club’s resilience after the banning of players for drug offences.

The Bulldogs increased their membership by 8194 (20.8 per cent).

 

[darko]

Our drop is understandable after last year's axings. To crack 40 is a great effort and it'll only go up from here because fans can see a)potential from our young players and b)the club is able and willing to bring in gun out of contract players from other clubs.

 

[Heaps of fun]

GC on life support.

 

[gokangas]

Disappointing that we had the largest drop off % wise but I suppose a crap year doesn't help. Can't wait to see Caro's spin.

 

[Kimbo]

Final clubs membership figures

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Compare our result with GoDees and Saints, given their expectations and ladder position and ours. We'll again be above them - and Dogs again in due course - when we begin to rise again, especially with a marquee player or two.

 

[Groin guru]

“You have a fat and you have fat.... Oh **** it... everyone gets a fat!”

Our membership will double in 9 months time if everyone does their part.

 

[Groin guru]

Compare our result with GoDees and Saints, given their expectations and ladder position and ours. We'll again be above them - and Dogs again in due course - when we begin to rise again, especially with a marquee player or two.

Definitely. That 20% increase in western bandwagoners will drop off in due time.

 

[Page8383]

Our drop is understandable after last year's axings. To crack 40 is a great effort and it'll only go up from here because fans can see a)potential from our young players and b)the club is able and willing to bring in gun out of contract players from other clubs.

A down year is inevitable after years of surging growth. Whilst not great as long as our financials are steady we can consider ourselves to be in a stable position.

If this is us bottoming out I'm not too upset by that. (Even a similar year next year isn't catastrophic - strong trade period hopefully gives us a pop)