2006 membership totals

[Ian]

Norths current membership as at 12.00pm on Thursday 6th July 06.

2449.

[Wedgie]

Anyone got updates?

I could find:

Port 2750
North 2449
Eagles 1935
West 1061

Norths current membership as at 12.00pm on Thursday 6th July 06.

2449.

Thanks Ian, looks like you're about as on the ball with this thread as you re complaints on The Roost!

[Squawk]

As at 30 June Norwood had 2,342 members. This is about 400 more than last year.

[Jimmy]

sturts is still top secret

[Dog_ger]

I think the dogs must be too ashamed to make it public knowledge...?

Another corporate secret......

[westside]

North's up to 2,664. Pretty good!

Reckon a premiership could spur them toward the 3,000 mark next year.

[Jimmy]

North's up to 2,664. Pretty good!

Reckon a premiership could spur them toward the 3,000 mark next year.

if it did, dont mention those extra few as being bandwagoners or wedgie and dr ebin will get defensive

calm down, i was only joking

[Stevie_K]

I think the clubs suffer from young people who play football themselves and can't really afford to pay a membership. Especailly if they aren't getting much out of it. That is my issue.

I was a member when i was real young, even though i lived in the country but in the past couple of years i really didn't see why i would do it despite loving my club and sticking with them through the hard times.

Playing footy in the hills, i've only been able to get to 5 or so Bays games all year which is a shame and probably the reason i'm not a member, perhaps i'll reconsider next year and i know for sure once my playing days are over i'll be paid up and drinking a cold one on the hill week in week out.

[am Bays]

Stevie k I understand you point of view, but as we have discussed on this site on Snouts Louts most of us view our membership as a donation, knowing that we'll never get our true value for it.

E.g I have been a member for the past five years but have only seen one game as I live interstate.

Membership to me is about saying I am part of my club not just a supporter on the outside looking in (not that there is anything wrong with that). This I signed my kids up as a members too, gotta brainwash them when their are young. Hey it might be against the United Nations rights of the child, but in this case I believe religous brainwashing is justifiable......

Having said that I am an ex-offical so my membership is half price.

Not trying or meaning to criticise you and I understand your situation and reasons for not being a member. I susppose what I'm trying to say is think about being member next year, even though you may not get your moneies worth, as the more members we get the stronger it makes our club both froma marketing point of view and a finacial point of view.

So please mate think about joining up next year, as we'd love to have as a member of the best footy club in Australia

[smac]

Stevie k I understand you point of view, but as we have discussed on this site on Snouts Louts most of us view our membership as a donation, knowing that we'll never get our true value for it.

E.g I have been a member for the past five years but have only seen one game as I live interstate.

Membership to me is about saying I am part of my club not just a supporter on the outside looking in (not that there is anything wrong with that). This I signed my kids up as a members too, gotta brainwash them when their are young. Hey it might be against the United Nations rights of the child, but in this case I believe religous brainwashing is justifiable......

Having said that I am an ex-offical so my membership is half price.

Not trying or meaning to criticise you and I understand your situation and reasons for not being a member. I susppose what I'm trying to say is think about being member next year, even though you may not get your moneies worth, as the more members we get the stronger it makes our club both froma marketing point of view and a finacial point of view.

So please mate think about joining up next year, as we'd love to have as a member of the best footy club in Australia

That brings a tear to the eye wrinkles, just beautiful...

Although I agree with the sentiment - any membership benefit is merely a bonus for supporting your club. If you are chasing value for money then buy an entertainment book or an API membership.

[Ian]

North's current membership as at 1.00pm on Tuesday 1st August 06.

2664.

[westside]

North's current membership as at 1.00pm on Tuesday 1st August 06.

2664.

Shit you're quick off the mark.

[smac]

North's current membership as at 1.00pm on Tuesday 1st August 06.

2664.

According to wide receivers post on 1st August, it was 2664 at 9:48 am

[Squawk]

Any more updates and does anyone know the club-by-club 2005 totals for the purposes of comparison?

[Wedgie]

Any more updates and does anyone know the club-by-club 2005 totals for the purposes of comparison?

North's was 2664 on the 1st of August.
For comparison here's North's previous 5 years details:

2001 - 1622

2002 - 1729

2003 - 1581

2004 - 2060

2005 - 2266

[JK]

Wedgie, thats an incredible turnaround in 5 years ... Do you think the improvement can be attributed solely to improved form, or are there other factors that have contributed to the increase?

[Wedgie]

Wedgie, thats an incredible turnaround in 5 years ... Do you think the improvement can be attributed solely to improved form, or are there other factors that have contributed to the increase?

Barrie Robran as marketing manager had a lot to do with it, I think it used to be around the 1100 mark in the late 90s even when we were in the finals.

[smac]

Wedgie, thats an incredible turnaround in 5 years ... Do you think the improvement can be attributed solely to improved form, or are there other factors that have contributed to the increase?

From what I understand, blokes like Barry Robran do a hell of a lot of work in this area. This, along with the increased profile that a boob like Jarman gives the club and the improved results all contribute I would think.

It would be nice to know what Centrals total is now, they wouldn't tell me what ours was but I am guessing that North are well past us now.

I was thinking about whether or not a coach with Jarmans profile would help Centrals and I just cannot picture that working in our environment. North appear to have a more 'happy go luck' atmosphere about their club with all of the professionalism tucked away out the back somewhere (and they must be doing well, given the on and off field turnaround) whereas Centrals seem to have the professionalism showing in all areas. Not sure if that adds value or not, but it came to mind when replying.

[Wedgie]

Barry Robran

BARRIE!!!

[smac]

Breathe Wedgy, breathe.