News 2023 Membership 65,332 all time record

[SwansProudly]

Sydney Swans break all time membership record

The Sydney Swans have passed it's all-time membership record, pushing past 62,000 members and there is still time to join in 2023.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[Ticky009]

 

[The King!]

100k one day

 

[Dubai Quacker]

I’ve been a proud member for several decades - and this news is just great to see.

Sure, we have the odd grizzle, but overall, the club is extremely professional and well run.

Congratulations Swans!

 

[bloodsbigot]

Buddy is largely responsible for that 30k jump, regardless of him winning us a premiership or not. Heeney or Papley will take Buds spot as the face of the club, so hopefully that'll boost it even further.

We've come a long, long way since 1993.

 

[Faysals Swans]

Didn’t we have like only 32,000 in 2012? It’s crazy how far this club has come, bringing in guys like Buddy & Tippet was a huge win for this club regardless of the fact we didn’t get a flag since then.

 

[mtooler]

Thats great, we should be over 100,000 but it is still really positive

 

[Cadsky]

Id like to know if this includes aflw memberships? My guess is yes. In that case this isn't really reflective of a record breaking year and id be surprised if it didn't include aflw considering the results so far this season.

In any case, it is good to see it growing and I hope next season will be better performance wise and in turn bring even more members on board

 

[MR0808]

Nice work us!

 

[Mister B]

Id like to know if this includes aflw memberships? My guess is yes. In that case this isn't really reflective of a record breaking year and id be surprised if it didn't include aflw considering the results so far this season.

In any case, it is good to see it growing and I hope next season will be better performance wise and in turn bring even more members on board

Yeah, I don't buy into any clubs membership figures until they are officially announced in the years financial report. How many of the membership quoted by teams are multiple purchases of 3 game memberships / AFLW member - AFL member double ups / Free club memberships with Auskick sign ups? My understanding is they all count towards the total.

 

[mtooler]

Id like to know if this includes aflw memberships? My guess is yes. In that case this isn't really reflective of a record breaking year and id be surprised if it didn't include aflw considering the results so far this season.

In any case, it is good to see it growing and I hope next season will be better performance wise and in turn bring even more members on board

Good point, probably does.

 

[Slingshot Footy]

AFL breaks all-time club membership record

1 in 21 Australians is a member of an AFL club, with AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan announcing a new all-time AFL Club membership record of 1,264,952 members

www.afl.com.au

Every club inflates their figures, I suppose it's just a comparison of your own club's pumped up tires versus the others. Fact of the matter is we are around the middle of the pack but we are also a huge asset to the AFL's TV rights negotiations.

The dream now is becoming big enough that we’re not afraid to bite the hand of the AFL when certain matters arouse our interest.

 

[Ticky009]

Extract from the Herald Sun (paywall) regarding Team memberships and what they offer.

2023 membership figure: 65,332 (record) – 10th
Next year’s target: The Swans are aiming high, hoping to hit 75,000 members.
What’s new: To mark the 150th club anniversary, most memberships will get a celebration pack that includes an iron-on commemorative patch, a key ring and a sticker.
Best deal: For Victorian fans, the Vic Ultimate Membership ($207) provides a seat at all Sydney games in Victoria plus general admission access to three SCG games. Go big in Sydney with the Gold ($467) or Platinum 11 ($651) package, securing the best seats for SCG games, plus if signed up before January 18, gold or platinum members get two bonus tickets to use during the season.
Cheapest option: The Red 5 option provides tickets to five SCG games plus priority finals tickets for Swans games, for $233.
Most expensive: Only 200 people make up the Redback membership, which provides top level seating for all SCG home games, access to a grand final ticket if the Swans make it, a pre-game briefing with Swans coaches and a ‘behind the scenes’ tour of the Swans HQ. Plus, an allocated player will send a signed photo and player badge and hang out with the member at the Redback Cocktail Party. All for $1281.
For the kids: A footy, drawstring bag, cap, personalised stickers and a pencil case are included in the junior member pack.
Club details: Go to membership.sydneyswans.com.au or call 02 9157 5020.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/prime-seats-value-for-kids-whats-new-from-your-clubs-membership-offerings-in-season-2024/news-story/0f7da0f27edda25b72234bb63c1e849f

 

[sataris]

a pre-game briefing with Swans coaches

My mind can only imagine what that would be.

 

[Nuggetz]

My mind can only imagine what that would be.

Horse, I swear to God if you put a spare in defence when we're up by 50pts...

 

[sataris]

Horse, I swear to God if you put a spare in defence when we're up by 50pts...

More like up by 7 points and with all the momentum

 

[Big Blood]

Most expensive: Only 200 people make up the Redback membership, which provides top level seating for all SCG home games, access to a grand final ticket if the Swans make it, a pre-game briefing with Swans coaches and a ‘behind the scenes’ tour of the Swans HQ. Plus, an allocated player will send a signed photo and player badge and hang out with the member at the Redback Cocktail Party. All for $1281.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/prime-seats-value-for-kids-whats-new-from-your-clubs-membership-offerings-in-season-2024/news-story/0f7da0f27edda25b72234bb63c1e849f

Somehow not a season ticket for the SA cricket team?

Are they offering the chance for fan to make a positional move as West Coast once did? The story told on Front Bar a few months ago in its hilarious glory by the fan who made the move and the player she took off.

 

[sataris]

Somehow not a season ticket for the SA cricket team?

Are they offering the chance for fan to make a positional move as West Coast once did? The story told on Front Bar a few months ago in its hilarious glory by the fan who made the move and the player she took off.

wat?

 

[Ticky009]

Horse, I swear to God if you put a spare in defence when we're up by 50pts...

Headlines next day: Swans fan removed from Pre-game meeting. Horse vows to never allow fans back into briefings ever again.

 

[Callipygian]

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Apparently the fan's name was Angie and she made it on to the Front Bar on 5/10/23 but I can't find footage of that episode - they seem to have pulled it. Too funny? Otherwise, it also featured Damien Hardwick - maybe that was the problem.

 

[mattpolo8]

Word is club is confident of reaching 75k next year

 

[Mister B]

So tickets for Gather Round go on sale tomorrow at 12.30pm AEDT. Just looking at my email and it has two Adult barcodes when I only have one adult membership connected to my account. Is this just a me thing? Has anyone else noticed the same?

 

[Ticky009]

Word is club is confident of reaching 75k next year

That's their target. Not sure the word confident was used but its a good target to have.