2023 Membership Talk

[jmac70]

Having to register for away seats is hassle I don’t need.
Will be changing to a home membership only.

I maintained my full Legends membership through covid.

This is the reward.

 

[pz5151]

Having to register for away seats is hassle I don’t need.
Will be changing to a home membership only.

I maintained my full Legends membership through covid.

This is the reward.

It wasn’t really up to the club to be fair. Your anger should be directed at the MCC if anyone but the current deal was never going to carry over now that Richmond are drawing crowds with their bandwagoners on board

 

[FIGJAM]

It wasn’t really up to the club to be fair. Your anger should be directed at the MCC if anyone but the current deal was never going to carry over now that Richmond are drawing crowds with their bandwagoners on board

Spot on, pz!

For a historical perspective, the 1999 deal was negotiated mostly by Kevin Rose in the midst of the construction of the competing Docklands Stadium and with the new conjoined MCG Northern Stand in the pipeline.

There were obviously clear options for prospective tenants and despite the fact that we were shit in the late 1990's, we were still the best drawing club in the longer term.

So we nutted out a sweet deal on a Brodie Grundy-esque 25 year term. Was never a 999 year term! That'd cover a few lifetimes.

But it was finite and as with all licence agreements, they come to an end and need to be renegotiated. Whilst I agree with George Costanza that the best tactic in negotiations is the 'walk-out', our only 'walk-out' alternative is to drag 110,000 members to a 56,000 seat stadium that already has a number of tenants and seats already reserved by AFL/Medallion members.

I feel for those affected, but we've still got the best deal at the G in the comp. Deal with this gracefully and keep the toys in the cot!

 

[FIGJAM]

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

Sorry guys, but no ******* 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.

Eddie signed the deal, but even by Eddie's own admission, Kevin Rose drove it.

It was only ever for 25 years, which is actually a ****ing long time for a licence of this nature.

If you were made to think that it was a 25+25+25+25+25 year deal then take that up with Eddie:

“When the new Northern Stand was opened, I invited all the Collingwood members to turn up, I showed them where their seats were and stood with MCC boss Stephen Gough and told our supporters ‘that is your seat for life’.

‘I am actually insulted’: McGuire rages over talks to take back Magpies’ MCG advantages

‘I am actually insulted’: McGuire rages over talks to take back Magpies’ MCG advantages

www.foxsports.com.au

The issue is that Eddie went onto say:

“That was the deal in word and spirit.”

Well, it was clearly never the deal with the MCC in word, because if it were, this new negotiating wouldn't be happening!

Ed's showbiz nature is both his strength and is also what leads him into trouble.

Questioning Browne and Kelly's commitment to this issue is weak form IMHO. For the reasons outlined above, we'd have kept the status quo if we could, but we weren't in the same bargaining position as the late 90's.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

‘1892’ membership?

'1892' - A New Premium Membership

membership.collingwoodfc.com.au

 

[TradeDraft]

‘1892’ membership?

'1892' - A New Premium Membership

membership.collingwoodfc.com.au

Catering to the Rich as Normal Fans could not Afford That

Using the New Seating Deal to get more Money

 

[FIGJAM]

I agree that if they're price-gouging a reduced number of a guaranteed allocation of Level 2 seats with a bit of a three card trick of some "premium" (but very underwhelming!) add ons and then don't discount the Legends Memberships for those negatively impacted, then the current leaders deserve a kick in the arse for that.

 

[Jen2310]

I'll just keep what I have and deal with the change of seating for specific games.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Will try to maintain the status quo as much as I can, provided prices are reasonable.

The club can spin it all they like, but this is a major downgrade to what we’ve enjoyed.

 

[Greenaicos]

Catering to the Rich as Normal Fans could not Afford That

Using the New Seating Deal to get more Money

So the new 1892 members will get priority when seats are allocated for away games, meaning they’ll get level 2 and 1. Looks like existing legends members will end up on level 4.

 

[sr36]

The whole AFL is a ridiculous system.

It's a collection of member owned not for profits that gets an incredibly lucrative tv deal that could very easily cover the industry costs and expansion goals with employess being paid extremely well. But that's not enough - they then also try to generate as much revenue as possible from their members to distribute in ever-increasing extremely large salaries to the employees in the industry.

If a pty ltd company acted this way and looked to get as much money from their owners as possible in order to distrubute in wages to industry insiders - they'd be crucified.

 

[Greenaicos]

So the new 1892 members will get priority when seats are allocated for away games, meaning they’ll get level 2 and 1. Looks like existing legends members will end up on level 4.

Anyone get a call from the club yet. 25 year member that goes to all Melbourne games and haven’t heard a peep!

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Anyone get a call from the club yet. 25 year member that goes to all Melbourne games and haven’t heard a peep!

No, not yet.

Do you sit in Level 2? I think they’re receiving calls from the club first.

 

[Greenaicos]

No, not yet.

Do you sit in Level 2? I think they’re receiving calls from the club first.

Always sat on level 1, prefer to be close to the play and better atmosphere. Just wondering how they’re going to try and sell this?

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Always sat on level 1, prefer to be close to the play and better atmosphere. Just wondering how they’re going to try and sell this?

I’m Level 1 as well.

Pretty nervous we’re going to be shafted up to Level 4.

 

[Greenaicos]

I’m Level 1 as well.

Pretty nervous we’re going to be shafted up to Level 4.

Me too, from their email it looks like they’re going to contact level 2, then level 1 based on years of service and attendance.

“Starting with current Level 2 seat holders, Members will be contacted in order of years-of-service, filtered by attendance.”

 

[Jen2310]

Ive got a mate who isn't affected at all, and he sits on level 1. because his home and away are the same seats, and something to do with the type of membership he has. Its one that no longer exists.

 

[Mkcaptain]

Super keen to see the pricing for non-level 2 Legends seats. Really wish that was available before they call us up.

1892 membership seems designed for people with more money than they know what to do with. Laughable premium offerings for a $2000 membership

 

[Greenaicos]

Super keen to see the pricing for non-level 2 Legends seats. Really wish that was available before they call us up.

1892 membership seems designed for people with more money than they know what to do with. Laughable premium offerings for a $2000 membership

Worries me that we are not given those details before the call.

 

[Pies_10]

Catering to the Rich as Normal Fans could not Afford That

Using the New Seating Deal to get more Money

2k isn't much really, our memberships here in aus are insanely cheap compared to nfl season tickets and even cheaper again compared to premier league clubs

 

[Greenaicos]

2k isn't much really, our memberships here in aus are insanely cheap compared to nfl season tickets and even cheaper again compared to premier league clubs

Insanely cheap? Like to be on your pay packet. Do you work for the club?

 

[Pies_10]

Insanely cheap? Like to be on your pay packet. Do you work for the club?

Yeah nfl season tickets down the bottom go for 8k plus so relatively speaking it is

 

[raymond35]

What do Premier League season tickets cost?

 

[Mkcaptain]

Surely the benchmark for if our memberships are good value should be other clubs like Richmond, not clubs in very different markets like the US and the UK

 

[Gora]

Hi everyone, I don’t usually post on here just usually look for Jen2310 training reports (love your work Jen).

I was contacted by the club yesterday. If I stay on Level 2, my Legends membership will increase by $429 to $979 for 2024. For 2025 it will cost $1479. I am a 51 year member so receive the discount for 50 year membership. Level 2, bays N33-36 are all that are available for away games against Melbourne, Essendumb, and the scum. No seats on L2 for Bitchmond and the Whores.

Below are all the prices for our Legends packages in 2024.

MCG Level 1 Home & Away -

Adult price is at $1,050.00.

Concession price is at $790.00.


MCG Level 2 Home & Level 1 Away -

Adult price is at $1,140.00

Concession price is at $880.00


MCG Level 2 Home & Level 4 Away -

Adult price is at $1,065.00

Concession price is at $815.00


MCG Level 4 Home & Away -

Adult price is at $885.00

Concession price is at $635.00


I hope this helps to understand the new pricing structure. Wish you all well in making any decisions.