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PyreneesPie 
PyreneesPie
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| WhyPhilWhy? wrote: | | Or maybe, for all the members who paid their dues last year but got pretty much the same coverage of games as non-members, maybe this is a nice little thank you? |
This comment suggests that there's two social classes of supporters , members and non-members. It also suggests that members are entitled to better game coverage by the club, compared to supporters without memberships (for whatever reason, including financial restraints).
Yes, a pandemic reduced the perceived benefits of membership for a season. So this means that members deserve elevation above other loyal supporters to compensate for this going forward? I'm sure there would be a multitude of ways the club could come up with compensation for members, without making the vast majority of its loyal supporters feel like second rate citizens 
Is the club now adding social discrimination to its list of ailments? |
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Pebbles Rocks
Joined: 28 Sep 2008
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If you are not a member, you are not a supporter. You are a barracker...
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Raw Hammer
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The most narrow monded comment.
So purchasing apparel, memorabilia, game day tickets, money that goes to the club, counts as nothing? And this is coming from a 35 year member who hasn’t renewed yet.
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| mattdally wrote: | | Sier gone full skin head |
That's the first good news for the year! |
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PyreneesPie
PyreneesPie
Joined: 22 Aug 2014
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| Raw Hammer wrote: | The most narrow monded comment.
So purchasing apparel, memorabilia, game day tickets, money that goes to the club, counts as nothing? And this is coming from a 35 year member who hasn’t renewed yet. |
Absolutely nailed it RH. I've spent huge amounts on the above over fifty plus years, including memberships during my "good years".
If the club wants to differentiate and discriminate between supporters based on their 2021 financial input, they are making a grave mistake. |
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Raw Hammer
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You’d think they want to do everything they can to promote the club. “Oh, we look good out there today, I might hunk of buying a membership this year.” Yes, there are ‘fickle’ fans out there. The hardcore like us are a minority. Sometimes that’s all it takes. You’d think our sponsors would want as many eyes as possible on our team as well.
In other news, a much better second quarter from the boys
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mattdally
Joined: 21 Feb 2003
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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| 1/2 time - 5.2 to 4.3 - good comeback |
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PyreneesPie
PyreneesPie
Joined: 22 Aug 2014
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PS I have a signed Pendles jersey that I paid a small fortune for years ago. Anyone want to buy it and I could use the funds to purchase a membership?
Just kidding  . Wouldn't part with that treasured possession, but I'm just a devoted barracker |
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think positive 
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Joined: 30 Jun 2005
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| mattdally wrote: | | 1/2 time - 5.2 to 4.3 - good comeback |
Much better hopefully Hoskins Elliot keeps it up, played a better 1/4 than any since he got injured way back, good attacking but gees we still bomb to no one in the forward line
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rosspies
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Location: Brunswick
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| Goal to Oliver Henry. I am liking the look of him so far! |
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WhyPhilWhy?
WhyPhilWhy?
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| PyreneesPie wrote: | This comment suggests that there's two social classes of supporters , members and non-members. It also suggests that members are entitled to better game coverage by the club, compared to supporters without memberships (for whatever reason, including financial restraints).
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Don't kid yourself - there are quite clearly a number of levels. Legends members get first access to grand final tickets, have seats for Anzac Day and all sorts of special events. That's solely based on the money they pay.
Social Club members then have access to any left over Grand Final tickets, and may have some events organised during the year.
Ordinary "general admission" members are next. The club prioritises them above supporters who haven't (for whatever reason) made a financial commitment to the club.
Recognising those that make a greater financial commitment is a everyday part of all types of organisations. |
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mattdally
Joined: 21 Feb 2003
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Henry could play rnd 1 - seen enough of him now - he can mix it with the big boys.
Tyler Brown just kicked one. Still on the fence with him if he's gonna make it or not. Make or break season for him. |
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Mossi 
Joined: 20 May 2002
Location: Vittorio Veneto TV Italy
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| Tyler Brown! Boy he looks like is old man! |
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PyreneesPie
PyreneesPie
Joined: 22 Aug 2014
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| WhyPhilWhy? wrote: | | PyreneesPie wrote: | This comment suggests that there's two social classes of supporters , members and non-members. It also suggests that members are entitled to better game coverage by the club, compared to supporters without memberships (for whatever reason, including financial restraints).
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Don't kid yourself - there are quite clearly a number of levels. Legends members get first access to grand final tickets, have seats for Anzac Day and all sorts of special events. That's solely based on the money they pay.
Social Club members then have access to any left over Grand Final tickets, and may have some events organised during the year.
Ordinary "general admission" members are next. The club prioritises them above supporters who haven't (for whatever reason) made a financial commitment to the club.
Recognising those that make a greater financial commitment is a everyday part of all types of organisations. |
I did mention that there would be a multitude of ways that the club could recognise those making a financial contribution besides excluding the masses of Collingwood non-member supporters from the joy of watching their players. |
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think positive
Side By Side
Joined: 30 Jun 2005
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My membership is $800 I expect a bit more than someone paying lessor nothing, anyhow I sent you a pm hint hint
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