2015 Membership Discussion

[Suitman]

Bulldogs membership total would have to be the most disappointing of all clubs.

Suity

 

[Timmah]

"IT'S NOT TOO LATE!"

What a marketing catchcry!:lol::lol:

Bulldogs membership total would have to be the most disappointing of all clubs.

Suity

What makes you say that? I'd like to think there'd be more by now especially after a grand final appearance but we have made increases on last year which is nothing to scoff at.

 

[Flapper]

less than $10 a game at ANZ? Why are Tigers fans not snapping these up???? Throws out the cost is an big issue argument for attendance.

I'm guessing it's the

at ANZ

bit.

I have an ANZ membership though, it is incredible value (even the gold one, which i have), but there is a fair chunk of our fanbase who hate the joint.

 

[dimitri]

What makes you say that? I'd like to think there'd be more by now especially after a grand final appearance but we have made increases on last year which is nothing to scoff at.

Pretty sure they are up on last year certainly at this stage

Will probably get an uplift leading into good Friday game

Can't be easy competing directly against anz memberships,they are advertised everywhere

 

[ACTPanthers]

Panthers 13255

 

[Suitman]

What makes you say that? I'd like to think there'd be more by now especially after a grand final appearance but we have made increases on last year which is nothing to scoff at.

I'm not scoffing at all (is that a word?)
I just think with last years success and the massive supporter base you have, with the added decent new CEO, that there would have been much larger numbers.
Compare that to the serious lack of success of the Eels, and their numbers.
Even the Wanderers are doing better.

Not making fun mate, just saying that I think your numbers are disappointing.

Suity

 

[alien]

I'm not scoffing at all (is that a word?)

yes it is

 

[alien]

hey timmah. what percentage of total bulldogs members are ticketed members, hmm???

 

[papabear]

tigers anz members get free entry to anz this week against souths.

I actually think there will be a good crowd, imo it will rival the crowd verse the rooters. A few less souths fans but a few more tigers fans.

 

[yobbo84]

It's all about attitude. You don't become a member because you can get something out of it - cheaper tickets, merchandise, etc. That's all just a bonus. You become a member to financially support the club; to play your part. That's what it is all about.

If you took a poll the majority of Souths' members are so because they want to help out the club, keep them financially viable, show their support, give back to the club that gives them so much.

It's the reason we're number 1 in members. Not because we have the most fans, but because our fans understand why you become a member.

 

[ACTPanthers]

It's all about attitude. You don't become a member because you can get something out of it - cheaper tickets, merchandise, etc. That's all just a bonus. You become a member to financially support the club; to play your part. That's what it is all about.

If you took a poll the majority of Souths' members are so because they want to help out the club, keep them financially viable, show their support, give back to the club that gives them so much.

It's the reason we're number 1 in members. Not because we have the most fans, but because our fans understand why you become a member.

No. The reason the Bunnies are number 1 in fans is because they have a smart membership/marketing team. Has nothing to do with their fans understanding why.

 

[yobbo84]

No. The reason the Bunnies are number 1 in fans is because they have a smart membership/marketing team. Has nothing to do with their fans understanding why.

Incorrect.

 

[ACTPanthers]

Incorrect.

Such a compelling argument - I stand corrected... :sarcasm:

 

[yobbo84]

Such a compelling argument - I stand corrected... :sarcasm:

Explain why you think the Rabbitohs membership team is the main reason for 30,000+ of us signing up and nothing to do with the fact our members understand the need to support the club financially.

 

[ACTPanthers]

Because they're the ones doing all the hard work - Like advertising, contacting renewing members and the such - To place all the kudos on you, the fans, is arrogance in all its glory.

 

[yobbo84]

Because they're the ones doing all the hard work - Like advertising, contacting renewing members and the such - To place all the kudos on you, the fans, is arrogance in all its glory.

Who do you think has fostered this understanding? The club was the leader in pushing the importance of memberships to fans, starting seriously back in 2007. I never said all the kudos was on the fans; rather that our fans understand why, thanks to the message the club has been pushing for close to 10 years now.

If other supporters had the attitude of membership as a show of support to the club rather than a benefit to themselves, their numbers could rival the Rabbitohs.

Our memberships have increased every year since privatisation. Results on the field have helped, but we still had 20k members when we weren't in the Top 8.

 

[ACTPanthers]

Who do you think has fostered this understanding? The club was the leader in pushing the importance of memberships to fans, starting seriously back in 2007. I never said all the kudos was on the fans; rather that our fans understand why, thanks to the message the club has been pushing for close to 10 years now.

If other supporters had the attitude of membership as a show of support to the club rather than a benefit to themselves, their numbers could rival the Rabbitohs.

Our memberships have increased every year since privatisation. Results on the field have helped, but we still had 20k members when we weren't in the Top 8.

My point is highlighted in your post - That without all the hard work by the marketing/membership team, the member totals wouldn't be the same as they are today - I'm not having a go at the Bunnies fans by any means - They show some true support to their team, I was more arguing you're point of it being the sole reason for membership success.

 

[yobbo84]

My point is highlighted in your post - That without all the hard work by the marketing/membership team, the member totals wouldn't be the same as they are today - I'm not having a go at the Bunnies fans by any means - They show some true support to their team, I was more arguing you're point of it being the sole reason for membership success.

I said the reason we're number 1 was our fans understand why you become a member. I never said this was solely due to the fans. Learn to read.

 

[ACTPanthers]

I said the reason we're number 1 was our fans understand why you become a member. I never said this was solely due to the fans. Learn to read.

I was having a discussion champ - No need to get all uppity and resort to being a dick

I disagree that it's the reason. One of the reasons sure, but the reason? No.

 

[Perth Red]

Driving around Perth I regularly see Bunnie stickers in back of cars. Committing to regular annual games and some Bunnies WA marketing has certainly paid off in signing up members from the West.