2011 Memberships

[S.S.T.I.D]

With such apathy from their very region I really can't see how the Sharks will survive into the future. And for the sake of 3,000 people I have to ask what for?

 

[CC_Roosters]

Great effort by the Knights, its all pointing to another record year for the NRL.

Also good to see more regular updates, they seem to have upped the ante this past fortnight. lets hope it continues.

 

[Von]

Club that has exceeded expectations: Newcastle (Tinkler factor)

Club that has failed to meet expectations: Canberra (Monaghan/Campese factors)

 

[beave]

god that's depressing from the cowboys............ sigh.

 

[Von]

So whilst we analyse these numbers, will NRL membership numbers rival AFL numbers in 5 years?
What are people's thoughts.

And before the AFL goons get on here and knock RL, remember membership in NRL is only a relatively new thing.

 

[yadamisha]

With such apathy from their very region I really can't see how the Sharks will survive into the future. And for the sake of 3,000 people I have to ask what for?

What rock have you been living under this last week!

Yeah only 3000 follow Cronulla :sarcasm: And while we are at it lets get rid of any team under 5000 for the same narrow minded reason.

Some people really have no idea! :crazy:

If it wasn't for the gladiator Souths would be a worse situation. Money makes money which Cronulla is about to find out to its benefit. Money = memberships.

 

[adamkungl]

Don't leave the Bears Out

When they start charging $200-400 I'll start including them.

Souths on top where we belong, everyone better get used to that, you'll be seeing a lot of that this year. Most of the time from March to October.

shaddap ya goose

With such apathy from their very region I really can't see how the Sharks will survive into the future. And for the sake of 3,000 people I have to ask what for?

They're in a bad way at the moment but they'll improve. They need a good year on field. Maybe not this year, but next year they'll hit some good form and the development will come through.

 

[Perth Red]

Strangely enough Cronulla are one of the few teams whose crowds don't really change much with success on the field! Only once since 1994 have they got a large increase (2005) the other 15 years they have consistently been in the 10.5-13.5k mark regardless of table position.

 

[Lambretta]

A huge congratulations to the Gold Coast Titans on smashing last seasons membership numbers, the first team to do so.

In my view, improving on the previous season should be the goal of every club so well done Titans on being first across the line in that respect.

It's good to see the apathy on the Coast surrounding their football team is not being replicated here. The Gold Coast is a notoriously difficult market historically with so many recent arrivals from other geographical areas. The Titans have the same problems that the Panthers face with a population that has established loyalties from elsewhere, but they seem to be forging ahead and the locals are getting right behind them.

Bravo.

 

[Lambretta]

When they start charging $200-400 I'll start including them.

I purchased a membership for the Bears halfway through 2010 and I was sent my members card for 2011, so it appears my $50 is valid for 24 months. Or at least 18.

I don't mind - I might even have chucked another $50 their way if I were to attend another fund raiser this season, but it seems I don't have to now.

If I'm wrong and the card was sent in anticipation of me renewing for 2011, then I'm happy to be corrected.

 

[Russell Crowe's Band]

ive got a theory.

we have 18,000 facebook "friends"

but only 3000 members.

alot of the comments are

"how do i sign up"

there seems to be a disconnect between the message the club is putting out and what the general nrl fan (non forum type) knows and is aware of.

for example...theres alot of "i thought i was a member??!"

many people are still confused at the difference between footy club memberships and leagues club.

 

[thommo4pm]

ive got a theory.

we have 18,000 facebook "friends"

but only 3000 members.

alot of the comments are

"how do i sign up"

there seems to be a disconnect between the message the club is putting out and what the general nrl fan (non forum type) knows and is aware of.

for example...theres alot of "i thought i was a member??!"

many people are still confused at the difference between footy club memberships and leagues club.

I tend to agree with you here.
Many people who aren't die hard fans (like most people on this forum are) probably wouldn't know the difference.

 

[Canard]

god that's depressing from the cowboys............ sigh.

Interesting that along with the Doggies and Sharks, who with us were the three worst teams in the comp last year, are somewhat behind the pack in numbers.

On field success definitely has an impact, especially a team like the Cowboys who have been bottom of the ladder for three seasons.

I remember a lot of comment that the Titans memberships were overpriced last season, have the revisited the prices because they seem to be doing well.

 

[beave]

our season ticket prices dropped a fair bit for this season, my family tickets went from about $1250 down to about $950 which is pretty reasonable IMO.

the sh*tty 3 years does not help at all, I think a few people are a bit disillusioned with the club, hopefully the lads turn it around and show a bit of ticker, no one expects them to be world beaters every year, but some of the performances over the last 3 years have been downright disgraceful.

 

[my2centsworth]

ive got a theory.

we have 18,000 facebook "friends"

but only 3000 members.

alot of the comments are

"how do i sign up"

there seems to be a disconnect between the message the club is putting out and what the general nrl fan (non forum type) knows and is aware of.

for example...theres alot of "i thought i was a member??!"

many people are still confused at the difference between footy club memberships and leagues club.

Is this confirmation that the Shire has a lower IQ than the rest oif the state ?

 

[Billythekid]

our season ticket prices dropped a fair bit for this season, my family tickets went from about $1250 down to about $950 which is pretty reasonable IMO.

the sh*tty 3 years does not help at all, I think a few people are a bit disillusioned with the club, hopefully the lads turn it around and show a bit of ticker, no one expects them to be world beaters every year, but some of the performances over the last 3 years have been downright disgraceful.

Still a fair amount of time before the start of the season. The cowboys will get a few more before the start of the season.

Though i agree the cowboys memberships/crowds have been remarkable in the face of the teams performance.

 

[yakstorm]

The best thing that could happen for the Cowboys is some strong trial form.

If the club can come out and win say all three of the trials, or at least two and be competitive in the other one, it will go a long way to giving their fans some confidence leading into the season.

 

[beave]

on the 11th there is a trial game here in townsville at the Brothers ground next door to DFS, will give some of us a good look into what shapes up for season 2011, though trial form can be a bit deceptive.

 

[Fiddy]

Souths will win da membership numbas

 

[flamin]

So whilst we analyse these numbers, will NRL membership numbers rival AFL numbers in 5 years?
What are people's thoughts.

And before the AFL goons get on here and knock RL, remember membership in NRL is only a relatively new thing.

No. 25 years of memberships + a strong sporting attendance culture will mean that AFL will still be way ahead in memberships - even if the NRL doubles in numbers over the next 5 years - though if it managed to double memberships in that time I would regard that as a great achievement. The key for the NRL is to keep the growth because the rate of increase over the last few years has been good - and phenomenal for some clubs.