The AFL today released its official membership figures for 2015. In boasting a record membership, the Swans were joined by the Hawks (72,924), the Tigers (70,809), Essendon (60,818), West Coast (60,221), Port Adelaide (54,057), Fremantle (51,433), Geelong (44,312), North Melbourne (41,012) and the Western Bulldogs (35,222). Expansion clubs Gold Coast (13,643) and Greater Western…
The ABC reports that the WA Government is considering offering exclusive memberships at the new Burswood stadium. But a Treasury official revealed in a budget estimates hearing today that the Government is giving “active consideration” to having them at the new Burswood facility.
The Financial Review reports that the Melbourne Storm hope a new rewards program will drive membership growth. It is hoped the new loyalty program will attract more members and create a deeper engagement with those that have already signed up. Points earned can be redeemed for a variety of rewards, including attending training sessions, meeting…
The Herald-Sun reports that Essendon has had a massive tide of membership signups since the AFLs Anti-doping Tribunal found the club not guilty of violating the Anti Doping Code. The Club is now anticapting a new membership record with a target of 65,000. “I think many of them wanted a resolution or at least to…
AFL Fairfax media says that AFL fans have had mixed reactions to club initiatives designed to make the game more entertaining to the crowds, with the Fans Assocation saying that food prices and lighting were winners, but there were still issues with ticketing at Hawthorn v Geelong. The Age reports that Hawthorn have broken its…
Adelaide has announced a new membership record of 60,383 – making it the fourth AFl club behind Collingwood, Hawthorn and Richmond to top the 60,000 mark in 2015.