2009 Memberships

[Nemesis]

Who cares, this isn't really a competition of who's got more fans! Let's just all be happy that clubs are starting to push memberships and it's growing slowly...

I agree, but it is a competition for survival for many Sydney based clubs. Three years ago, Souths recognised that having a growing membership base would be essential to the future viability of clubs, so they embarked on a program to do just that and are now leading the way in Sydney.

I'd be happy if half a dozen Sydney clubs had more members than Souths, because that would mean that Rugby League is strong.

I think that all clubs should be forced to publish their membership figures, as this would encourage competition and bring more attention to the need to grow memberships. Can only be a positive thing imo.

 

[Timmah]

Ugh, this rubbish of "my club is better than your club" due to member numbers is ridiculous.

 

[Sugar]

Ugh, this rubbish of "my club is better than your club" due to member numbers is ridiculous.

But its true :sarcasm:

 

[SouthsSupportUnlimited]

lol, more members = more support = players wanting to play for the club = more success = better finance.

 

[adamkungl]

Ugh, this rubbish of "my club is better than your club" due to member numbers is ridiculous.

there's only one clubs fans who seems to be doing that...seems like something AFL fans would do in TFC

 

[Nemesis]

there's only one clubs fans who seems to be doing that...seems like something AFL fans would do in TFC

Lol.. only a fan from a club that has very few fans would make that statement.

 

[Sugar]

Come on fellas leave the BS for another day and leave this thread for NRL memberships

 

[adamkungl]

Lol.. only a fan from a club that has very few fans would make that statement.

I would say "our membership numbers are quite healthy for a Sydney RL side thank you very much" except this years havn't been released yet :x

 

[NRLMad]

I agree, but it is a competition for survival for many Sydney based clubs. Three years ago, Souths recognised that having a growing membership base would be essential to the future viability of clubs, so they embarked on a program to do just that and are now leading the way in Sydney.

I'd be happy if half a dozen Sydney clubs had more members than Souths, because that would mean that Rugby League is strong.

I think that all clubs should be forced to publish their membership figures, as this would encourage competition and bring more attention to the need to grow memberships. Can only be a positive thing imo.

I agree - all clubs need to be more accountable. We need to push the cronies out of office & replace them with business men to drive memberships & sales up to allow our code to compete against the AFL.

 

[NRLMad]

Souths 6717
Raiders 3105
Manly c. 2750
Dogs 3834
Storm?
Dragons?
Broncos / Titans / Cows?

 

[Nemesis]

Souths 6717
Raiders 3105
Manly c. 2750
Dogs 3834
Storm?
Dragons?
Broncos / Titans / Cows?

Dogs have been powering ahead lately.... well done guys!

 

[SouthsSupportUnlimited]

I would say "our membership numbers are quite healthy for a Sydney RL side thank you very much" except this years havn't been released yet :x

Probably too embaresed to do so as yet

 

[MsStorm]

Souths 6717
Raiders 3105
Manly c. 2750
Dogs 3834
Storm? 5,000+ (last Fri.)
Dragons?
Broncos / Titans / Cows?

Filled it in for you.

 

[MsStorm]

I agree - all clubs need to be more accountable. We need to push the cronies out of office & replace them with business men to drive memberships & sales up to allow our code to compete against the AFL.

That would be a dream come true

 

[Where Eagles Dare]

Ugh, this rubbish of "my club is better than your club" due to member numbers is ridiculous.

Exactly, we all know who the best club is, it's the one who won the premiership last year, and convincingly at that. The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (in case you were wondering who I was referring to).

 

[SouthsSupportUnlimited]

Souths up to 6744

 

[Timmah]

Exactly, we all know who the best club is, it's the one who won the premiership last year, and convincingly at that. The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (in case you were wondering who I was referring to).

Actually, your member numbers are pisspoor given you're premiers. Team running last = 3800... premiers 2750... how does that work?

 

[Timmah]

Oh and...

South Sydney - 6,744 - www.rabbitohs.com.au
Melbourne - 5,000+ - MsStorm
Bulldogs - 3,853 - www.bulldogs.com.au
Canberra - 3,117 - www.raiders.com.au
Manly Warringah - 2,700 - www.manlyseaeagles.com.au

 

[SouthsSupportUnlimited]

Actually, your member numbers are pisspoor given you're premiers. Team running last = 3800... premiers 2750... how does that work?

Makes me scratch my head.

 

[Where Eagles Dare]

Ugh, this rubbish of "my club is better than your club" due to member numbers is ridiculous.

Actually, your member numbers are pisspoor given you're premiers. Team running last = 3800... premiers 2750... how does that work?

Contradict yourself much? ;-)

My comment was tongue in cheek anyhow, it's a bit embarrassing as a Manly fan. I think competition between clubs for members is a good thing though, and knowing our numbers were so low compared to other clubs was part of the reason I joined up this year for the first time (as well as being made aware of how important memberships are becoming with the financial pressures on clubs these days).