2023 Membership Talk

[barrackers]

Says I’m “impacted”.

Will be receiving a call from the club in the coming days to discuss away seating options for 2024 and beyond.

Unfortunately, it was inevitable that some members would be left disappointed.

Yep, but the way they’ve done it is all away reserved seat holders will be disappointed. Having to pre-book for tugger and hawk away games, yuck. Potentially being bumped out of existing seats to accommodate others put out makes little sense. Way to make non-level 2 people feel second class, by ranking them a lower priority despite paying the same amount.

 

[pz5151]

Do you only have a home seat? If not, sounds like everyone will be reallocated with priority given to level 2 members.

Not sure why those not in level 2 are being forced to change. Also it defeats the purpose of a reserved seat if you need to prebook for away games against the tuggers and hawks,

I’m also affected but to be fair it does make sense that the longer serving members in level 2 should get a better seat on level 4 than I do rather than pushing right to the worst spots. Not much more that could’ve been done really.

 

[barrackers]

I’m also affected but to be fair it does make sense that the longer serving members in level 2 should get a better seat on level 4 than I do rather than pushing right to the worst spots. Not much more that could’ve been done really.

Certainly some level 2 members have held them for years, but I’m sure others haven’t. Plus there will be natural attrition meaning some alternative seats won’t be the worst.

Should have been just years of membership and no need to pre-book for a couple of away games.

 

[AmericanMustard]

Not entirely sure what the purpose of paying for a reserved seat is if this is their “solution” as someone who sits on level 1 away I may as well just move to bay seating for a cheaper price

Although I know the greed will kick in and if I choose that option I’m sure I’ll lose my reserved home seat too which is actually the only seat I care about

 

[barrackers]

What will happen to the away seats that aren’t pre-booked against the tuggers & hawks? Suspect they’ll go to general sale meaning a mix of fans against the Collingwood members.

 

[Obese Arachnid]

Says I’m “impacted”.

Will be receiving a call from the club in the coming days to discuss away seating options for 2024 and beyond.

Unfortunately, it was inevitable that some members would be left disappointed.

Eat more fibre.

 

[KrispyKremePie]

Says I’m “impacted”.

Will be receiving a call from the club in the coming days to discuss away seating options for 2024 and beyond.

Unfortunately, it was inevitable that some members would be left disappointed.

Same... I guess only 5 away games at the MCG, so probably not too bad (unless all 5 away games are against Richmond, Hawthorn, Carlton, Essendon & Melbourne).

 

[Mkcaptain]

Having a set of reserved seats for Anzac Day, Kings Birthday and Carlton is a good outcome. I'm interested to see the price of memberships. Will they bring everyone's membership price down or just increase the cost for those staying in the Ponsford Level 2. I'd be happy to nominate myself to give up my away Level 2 seat if there is an appropriate discount.

Out of the 2000 I suspect I'll be near the end of the list though. Have only had my current away seat since 2020.

 

[jmac70]

Sounds complicated. Why couldn’t they allocate away seats?

 

[jmac70]

Eat more fibre.

Drink more beer

 

[jmac70]

Same... I guess only 5 away games at the MCG, so probably not too bad (unless all 5 away games are against Richmond, Hawthorn, Carlton, Essendon & Melbourne).

Who else would we play away games against other than Geelong?

 

[jmac70]

Disappointed to read of the premium membership for access to the social club. Tipping this will be an increase in cost.

 

[jmac70]

Certainly some level 2 members have held them for years, but I’m sure others haven’t. Plus there will be natural attrition meaning some alternative seats won’t be the worst.

Should have been just years of membership and no need to pre-book for a couple of away games.

I’ve had my away seat since 2000. Looking forward to my phone call.

 

[KrispyKremePie]

Who else would we play away games against other than Geelong?

Good point!

 

[TradeDraft]

Says I’m “impacted”.

Will be receiving a call from the club in the coming days to discuss away seating options for 2024 and beyond.

Unfortunately, it was inevitable that some members would be left disappointed.

Can't make everyone happy Sadly

 

[TradeDraft]

Yep, but the way they’ve done it is all away reserved seat holders will be disappointed. Having to pre-book for tugger and hawk away games, yuck. Potentially being bumped out of existing seats to accommodate others put out makes little sense. Way to make non-level 2 people feel second class, by ranking them a lower priority despite paying the same amount.

Yeah I hated that Part - Why change Seasts for Reserved Seat Members?

 

[TradeDraft]

What will happen to the away seats that aren’t pre-booked against the tuggers & hawks? Suspect they’ll go to general sale meaning a mix of fans against the Collingwood members.

There are Mix Fans and Oppostion Fans where I have my Reserved Seats

 

[jmac70]

There are Mix Fans and Oppostion Fans where I have my Reserved Seats

Hawks fan sat near my seat last week and got bashed for celebrating.

 

[Anzacday]

Who else would we play away games against other than Geelong?

Melbourne

 

[The Phantom]

I’ve paid premium rate for my legends seat on level 2 since it’s inception 20+ years ago.

Sorry guys, but no ****ing way are you seeing me sit on level 4.

Eddie did the deal for life.
I bought in on that basis.
I seriously doubt that Brown went 10/10ths, and that his happy compromise happens to screw me and my mates over.

Bet ya Browny and the board don’t end up sitting on level 4.

 

[doppleganger]

Same... I guess only 5 away games at the MCG, so probably not too bad (unless all 5 away games are against Richmond, Hawthorn, Carlton, Essendon & Melbourne).

Why dont they push for 11 home games at the G?

Why not have an 11 home 3 away split at the G

And then a 0 home, 3 away at Marvel/Cat Park....or even give us an extra away game up in Sydney or QLD to help promote the game.

Give battling clubs like North, Dogs and Saints more chance to make some $$ out of us, send us down the highway to Geelong once stadium is built, or use us to develop the game up in Northern states....instead of giving Hawthorn, Richmond and Carlton extra $$.

That would be better for the Pies and the game.

 

[KrispyKremePie]

Why dont they push for 11 home games at the G?

Why not have an 11 home 3 away split at the G

And then a 0 home, 3 away at Marvel/Cat Park....or even give us an extra away game up in Sydney or QLD to help promote the game.

Give battling clubs like North, Dogs and Saints more chance to make some $$ out of us, send us down the highway to Geelong once stadium is built, or use us to develop the game up in Northern states....instead of giving Hawthorn, Richmond and Carlton extra $$.

That would be better for the Pies and the game.

I agree. Let’s get rid of the Marvel home games!

 

[KrispyKremePie]

It’s going to be pretty annoying answering phone calls from unknown phone numbers until the club decides to call me… lol

Too many scammer/telemarketing calls lately!

 

[KrispyKremePie]

It’s going to be pretty annoying answering phone calls from unknown phone numbers until the club decides to call me… lol

Too many scammer/telemarketing calls lately!

And I just got a phone call from unknown number… wanting to discuss my internet service.

 

[Pies_10]

Hawks fan sat near my seat last week and got bashed for celebrating.

And rightfully so hahaha