Update to my own question.. buried in the terms and conditions.. they take the $170 out of what you have already paid and you can get any additional $$ that you have paid as a refund or credit for 2021. And the $170 is retained by your nominated club. option 2 more me..
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I haven’t received anything, but I’m an absentee member already this year. Any absentee members able to confirm if they received the email outlining what’s happening?
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Doesn't it still say you'll have access if taking out an absentee membership as well? I haven't got the email yet but my dad sent me a screenshot of his and it seems to indicate you'll still get access to games if crowds are allowed back this year if you select the absentee option.
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I just checked the fine print - so if you select the absentee option and crowds are allowed back this season's you'll have access to any games at the CLUB member rate and not the AFL Member rate.
This obviously means full price for finals tickets but what would the impact on H&A games be?
It's probably a moot point but something to consider.
This obviously means full price for finals tickets but what would the impact on H&A games be?
It's probably a moot point but something to consider.
I hope it does but I bet the AFL will gift the gold drop offs to further corporates in the AFL section.. I’m 1500 in the queue so will be intently waiting
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If I read the site correctly, it says that there won’t be any upgrades from silver to gold this season.
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From the T&C it looks like multiple seasons are fine.
"An AFL Absentee Membership allows you to place your AFL Membership on hold for a season (or multiple seasons if the annual fee for AFL Absentee Membership is maintained) and to return to the same AFL Membership status when your circumstance changes. "
Think I'll just wait until the August 31 cut off to decide. Should know by then the likelihood of crowds being allowed at finals and how many would be in Melbourne.
If they can have a crowd at the GF I wonder what ranking 'Gold Absentee' and 'Gold Pause' will get for a seat compared with normal Gold.
If they can have a crowd at the GF I wonder what ranking 'Gold Absentee' and 'Gold Pause' will get for a seat compared with normal Gold.
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Anyone else find this extremely confusing?
I will probably go for the absentee option. My wife lost her job a couple of weeks ago, and my job is looking uncertain after June given a current freeze on contract renewals at the uni I work at, so the partial refund won't go astray! Plus the absentee option is pretty fair really- I don't often use guest passes, but the 4x guest passes they are offering for 2021 is at least $150 value (maybe more, depending on the restrictions on them), so that pretty much covers the $170 absentee fee.
Although as mentioned above it is probably worth waiting to see how things pan out. I can't imagine crowds will be allowed this year, but it was certainly strategic of the AFL to send out these membership offers early while crowd access to games this year remains a something of a possibility.
Although as mentioned above it is probably worth waiting to see how things pan out. I can't imagine crowds will be allowed this year, but it was certainly strategic of the AFL to send out these membership offers early while crowd access to games this year remains a something of a possibility.
I think the options are reasonably clear- although I wish they would be more definitive regarding the specifics of the member pack. What parts do you find confusing?
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Can confirm you can do it multiple times. I spent time on the absentee list while living overseas and then subsequently WA
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I don't know, it just seems like the packs are all over the place.
I pay monthly for my Silver. I want to keep it, I'm close to Gold.
So, Option 1 to "Maintain" you essentially pay this year in full, 30% off next years membership and get an option pack of your choosing (probably would get the Guest Passes, but it doesn't say how many).
Option 2 to "Absentee" you get four guess passes next year (...basically the option pack above?), you pay $170 for this year (have I paid more than this already? Do I have to pay ANOTHER $170)?
Just makes no sense. Do it in a ****ing table and make it simple.
Typical AFL, absolutely all over the place.
Yeah I see what you mean. Regarding the $170 absentee payment, this is mentioned in the top post on this page (by Stazza71) wherein it is not another $170, but it is taken out of what has already been paid, and if you have paid more, the difference will be refunded. It is not an extra $170.
And yes the packs are quite vague, e.g. it would be nice to know how many guest passes are included so people can make informed decisions. More information may come later it seems.
Did they mention anything about refunding the payment for the reserved seat packages or are we supposed to cop that as well?
If there are no crowds able to go to the games then you shold be able to get a full refund without any penalty.
If there are no crowds able to go to the games then you shold be able to get a full refund without any penalty.
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I chose one of the options just to see if it explained more about the value packs. The next step says the value packs will be further detailed by the end of May.
Absentee seems the best option, but I would like to be clear about what the "access at club member price" means.
Also my partner signed up as a Silver member this year and paid the full amount upfront.... Anyone know the exact cost breakdown for a new member this year ? (Joining fee & Member fee)
Absentee seems the best option, but I would like to be clear about what the "access at club member price" means.
- Are we still permitted in the AFL reserve? Or are we just basic club of support members ?
- What is the club member price per match / finals ? I know my club member friend can pay $10 to enter the AFL reserve with me. So is it $10 per match for walk up ? Or the full $25/$30 per match ?
- Do Gold absentee / on hold members have the same preference to finals tickets as members continuing to pay ? Do they get first crack at GF tickets ?
Also my partner signed up as a Silver member this year and paid the full amount upfront.... Anyone know the exact cost breakdown for a new member this year ? (Joining fee & Member fee)
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I am a Silver member and wondering how I find out where I am in the gold waitlist?
Does anyone have a link to find this please, thanks
Does anyone have a link to find this please, thanks
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You'll have to email them - they say it's on your account on the website but I've never been able to find it.
Huh? How do they do that? Don't they need a guest pass (~$50)?
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I think your waitlist number was on the renewal info you got in the mail?
That’s where I used to find out how far I’d moved up
That’s where I used to find out how far I’d moved up
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Me thinks it’ll be no more than 4 guest passes for next season.
also how will the complimentary reserve seat upgrades work?
also how will the complimentary reserve seat upgrades work?
As usual - it's the honesty & transparency of the AFL that annoys me. If they need some money - they should just ask
It is dependant on each individuals financial position at the end of the day
The absentee option for example - the game is absent - not necessarily the supporter
You are still paying for something you are not getting - you CAN'T go to the football
Sugar coat in with 'guest passes' for next year - or your club of choice receiving that amount - or just be upfront and honest
It's like when we used to be informed how many full/gold members each club had
That information is no longer supplied - allowing the AFL to allocate tickets (GF) as they see fit, with no explanation
The GAME is struggling - the AFL is struggling - the WORLD is struggling
It is dependant on each individuals financial position at the end of the day
The absentee option for example - the game is absent - not necessarily the supporter
You are still paying for something you are not getting - you CAN'T go to the football
Sugar coat in with 'guest passes' for next year - or your club of choice receiving that amount - or just be upfront and honest
It's like when we used to be informed how many full/gold members each club had
That information is no longer supplied - allowing the AFL to allocate tickets (GF) as they see fit, with no explanation
The GAME is struggling - the AFL is struggling - the WORLD is struggling
I think I did it once years ago.
If you buy a walk up guest pass at the ticket window (normally $37) for someone who has entry rights for that game through their club membership then they get the GA entry fee ($27) subtracted which leaves them $10 to pay.
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