2011 Memberships

[cleary89]

At all of the open days last season they had people walking round giving everyone info on how to join. Even at the dragons shop today, some guy was going to buy a jersey. She suggested he signed up, and then he gets the discount. Dunno the result, was behind me in the line.

It all helps.

 

[yakstorm]

These were the numbers posted by the NRL and the clubs roughly around the same time last year and this years numbers in brackets.

Broncos: 9,500 (10,400)
Raiders: 2,100 (2,900)
Bulldogs: 4,200 (7,300)
Sharks: 1,200 (2,300)
Titans: 3,600 (5,900)
Sea Eagles: 1,800 (3,400)
Storm: 0 (0)
Knights: 3,900 (5,200)
Cowboys: 6,000 (6,300)
Eels: 5,100 (7,800)
Panthers: 1,800 (3,000)
Rabbitohs: 7,000 (12,800)
Dragons: 2,000 (10,300)
Roosters: 1,600 (4,200)
Warriors: 2,800 (4,200)
Wests Tigers: 1,700 (4,600)

The encouraging thing is everyone is up compared to this time last year, naturally something have influenced that such as Dragons going on sale earlier this year, and most clubs finishing their renewal periods earlier, but growth is still growth. Also encouragingly is most Sydney clubs generally doubled their membership numbers at this point by the start of the season, meaning targets like 20K for the Dragons and Rabbitohs are not unrealistic.

It also means the likes of Wests Tigers, Roosters, Warriors, Titans are on track for around 8-10K worth of members, and Bulldogs and Eels might push towards 15K.

 

[BDGS]

These were the numbers posted by the NRL and the clubs roughly around the same time last year and this years numbers in brackets.

Broncos: 9,500 (10,400)
Raiders: 2,100 (2,900)
Bulldogs: 4,200 (7,300)
Sharks: 1,200 (2,300)
Titans: 3,600 (5,900)
Sea Eagles: 1,800 (3,400)
Storm: 0 (0)
Knights: 3,900 (5,200)
Cowboys: 6,000 (6,300)
Eels: 5,100 (7,800)
Panthers: 1,800 (3,000)
Rabbitohs: 7,000 (12,800)
Dragons: 2,000 (10,300)
Roosters: 1,600 (4,200)
Warriors: 2,800 (4,200)
Wests Tigers: 1,700 (4,600)

The encouraging thing is everyone is up compared to this time last year, naturally something have influenced that such as Dragons going on sale earlier this year, and most clubs finishing their renewal periods earlier, but growth is still growth. Also encouragingly is most Sydney clubs generally doubled their membership numbers at this point by the start of the season, meaning targets like 20K for the Dragons and Rabbitohs are not unrealistic.

It also means the likes of Wests Tigers, Roosters, Warriors, Titans are on track for around 8-10K worth of members, and Bulldogs and Eels might push towards 15K.

Awesome news, everybody going UP!!!

 

[thorson1987]

These were the numbers posted by the NRL and the clubs roughly around the same time last year and this years numbers in brackets.

Broncos: 9,500 (10,400)
Raiders: 2,100 (2,900)
Bulldogs: 4,200 (7,300)
Sharks: 1,200 (2,300)
Titans: 3,600 (5,900)
Sea Eagles: 1,800 (3,400)
Storm: 0 (0)
Knights: 3,900 (5,200)
Cowboys: 6,000 (6,300)
Eels: 5,100 (7,800)
Panthers: 1,800 (3,000)
Rabbitohs: 7,000 (12,800)
Dragons: 2,000 (10,300)
Roosters: 1,600 (4,200)
Warriors: 2,800 (4,200)
Wests Tigers: 1,700 (4,600)

The encouraging thing is everyone is up compared to this time last year, naturally something have influenced that such as Dragons going on sale earlier this year, and most clubs finishing their renewal periods earlier, but growth is still growth. Also encouragingly is most Sydney clubs generally doubled their membership numbers at this point by the start of the season, meaning targets like 20K for the Dragons and Rabbitohs are not unrealistic.

It also means the likes of Wests Tigers, Roosters, Warriors, Titans are on track for around 8-10K worth of members, and Bulldogs and Eels might push towards 15K.

Awesome. At least ours havent dropped yet. :crazy::crazy:

 

[BunniesMan]

Awesome. At least ours havent dropped yet. :crazy::crazy:

Have the Storm ever said why they wait so long to sell memberships? It seems a bit strange.

 

[Perth Red]

yeh I was thinking the same, surely you would market them as a xmas gift for family?

 

[CC_Roosters]

A pleasant surprise for sure. The fact that even the clubs who had a poor 2010 are ahead of the curve with memberships might show people are catching on

 

[PaulyTom]

The figures from the same time last year I think were TICKETED members. The figures stated for the 2011 so far are both ticketed and non ticketed members.

Even so it is a great step in the right direction. All clubs should aim for 10,000 ticketed members with in the next 2 years.

 

[WaznTheGreat]

Gonna take way more then 2 years for all clubs to get 10k ticketed members unfortunately,some teams can't even get close to 10k total members.

 

[beave]

I reckon my cowboys will have disappointing figures to be honest, no excuses but 3 years straight of woeful performances/effort does tend to turn away the more borderline fans.

 

[adamkungl]

The figures from the same time last year I think were TICKETED members. The figures stated for the 2011 so far are both ticketed and non ticketed members.

Even so it is a great step in the right direction. All clubs should aim for 10,000 ticketed members with in the next 2 years.

Ah crap I think you might be right

 

[Billythekid]

The figures from the same time last year I think were TICKETED members. The figures stated for the 2011 so far are both ticketed and non ticketed members.

Even so it is a great step in the right direction. All clubs should aim for 10,000 ticketed members with in the next 2 years.

Most clubs have bugger all non ticketed members so it probably wouldn't make that big of a difference.

Also i though some of the numbers in there (like the titans) were ticketed only.

 

[parra-matters]

Gotta give Souths a big pat on the back for thier jnr membership just got my sons delievered today and it is 100X better than the Eels jnr membership, sure it's $25 more but the quality of the gear in it is top notch, the Eels stuff is $2 china crap and the cap isn't even the right yellow it's more of a lemon.
Well Done Souths Membership!
shame on you Eels Membership!

 

[beave]

just signed my old girl up to the cowboys distant star membership and my best mate to the Manly 'supporter' membership for their xmas presents.................... I felt dirty giving my credit card details to the Sea Eagles but you gotta do what ya gotta do..........

 

[PaulyTom]

I can remember Souths struggles to get 5000 members 4 years ago. Now there pushing for 20,000 . So it is possible for every club to get over 10,000.

I think the fans will grow from being fans to Members quickly with the help of NRL campaigns.

For instance the West Tigers. They need to turn there big fan base into membership. They are aiming for 10,000 this year which will be a great achievement for the club. I believe they should be aiming for 20,000 in the next 5 years.

 

[BDGS]

I can remember Souths struggles to get 5000 members 4 years ago. Now there pushing for 20,000 . So it is possible for every club to get over 10,000.

I think the fans will grow from being fans to Members quickly with the help of NRL campaigns.

For instance the West Tigers. They need to turn there big fan base into membership. They are aiming for 10,000 this year which will be a great achievement for the club. I believe they should be aiming for 20,000 in the next 5 years.

agreed.

 

[Von]

Would be interesting to know what percentage of people, once they become members, maintain their memberships regardless of how their team goes from year to year.

Whilst all club's numbers are going up, we can't tell from the figures how many people do not renew. Personally I reckon the great majority (90%) would renew. It is becoming the norm....if you are a fan, you should be a member.

And at the risk of sounding cheesy, it is a good feeling to support your club.

 

[thommo4pm]

Would be interesting to know what percentage of people, once they become members, maintain their memberships regardless of how their team goes from year to year.

Whilst all club's numbers are going up, we can't tell from the figures how many people do not renew. Personally I reckon the great majority (90%) would renew. It is becoming the norm....if you are a fan, you should be a member.

And at the risk of sounding cheesy, it is a good feeling to support your club.

Nothing cheesy about that comment mate.
It's passion for your club which gives you that feeling.

 

[BunniesMan]

Would be interesting to know what percentage of people, once they become members, maintain their memberships regardless of how their team goes from year to year.

Whilst all club's numbers are going up, we can't tell from the figures how many people do not renew. Personally I reckon the great majority (90%) would renew. It is becoming the norm....if you are a fan, you should be a member.

And at the risk of sounding cheesy, it is a good feeling to support your club.

Nothing cheesy about that comment mate.
It's passion for your club which gives you that feeling.

These days getting membership is just the thing to do. Fans (of any club) that aren't members sh*t me. Real fans buy memberships.

 

[franklin2323]

Would be interesting to know what percentage of people, once they become members, maintain their memberships regardless of how their team goes from year to year.

Whilst all club's numbers are going up, we can't tell from the figures how many people do not renew. Personally I reckon the great majority (90%) would renew. It is becoming the norm....if you are a fan, you should be a member.

And at the risk of sounding cheesy, it is a good feeling to support your club.

Well no team has dropped regardless of the results. Its more changing the culture in the old days people could just be fans. If the club needed money just speak to the Leagues Club it fixes the balance the books