What is wrong with our Supporters

[Dry Rot]

Re: What is wrong with our Supporters

Apart from being a pretty ordinary website (besides isn't it run by the AFL) what else is there to be pissed off about.

The short story is that it doesn't work on other platforms and browsers other than Windows and IE. Didn't before the new big rights deal, club gave a commitment on BF to fix it and never did.

If they hit 32k members, over 1500 paid up members can't use their web site.

And they don't give a stuff.

[Go_Dogs]

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I can view all their material on Firefox using a PC, but I really do think that they do need to address it. Having extra permissions and access rights to special features for paid up members etc is something they should also look at IMO.

[Dry Rot]

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Yes, it's a bit odd when you are a Dogs member and a BigPond subscriber and you can't view the content.

[Missing-Dog]

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But would that be enough to stop worrying amounts of people from renewing? While it certainly pees me off A LOT! It wouldnt be enough to keep me from joining.

[Dry Rot]

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IIRC BF is full of threads of poor customer service etc

I'll renew my donation, but I'm in no hurry after their web site efforts (or lack of them)

[Bornadog]

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IIRC BF is full of threads of poor customer service etc

I'll renew my donation, but I'm in no hurry after their web site efforts (or lack of them)

Have a read of the events of 1989 (see blogs) and if you were around then you would know how it feels to lose your club and then regain it. You are only punishing the club by not becoming a member. The websites are controlled by the AFL, not the clubs.

[Dry Rot]

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I'll give my donation this year, like I have in the past, but I'm short of money and the club;s behaviour re the site means that it's not a high priority right now.

I'm a bit different to most of you - you get something for your membership like admission to games - I get bugger all except the know;ledge that I'm helping the club.

[Missing-Dog]

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I'm a bit different to most of you - you get something for your membership like admission to games - I get bugger all except the know;ledge that I'm helping the club.

Fair call.

I did notice however that the recent raffle was conducted on a bulldogs.net.au address rather than .com.au. I get the sense that quietly the dogs arent entirely happy with the website situation either.

[Bornadog]

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I'll give my donation this year, like I have in the past, but I'm short of money and the club;s behaviour re the site means that it's not a high priority right now.

I'm a bit different to most of you - you get something for your membership like admission to games - I get bugger all except the know;ledge that I'm helping the club.

Yes and helping to keep the dogs alive.

[Dry Rot]

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Yes and helping to keep the dogs alive.

Yep, which is why I do it.

If the roles were reversed, dunno how Melbourne based members would be happy permanently living interstate and giving an annual donation nearing $100 and seeing no games.

I'm happy to do it but I suspect many would not.

[Go_Dogs]

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Yep, which is why I do it.

If the roles were reversed, dunno how Melbourne based members would be happy permanently living interstate and giving an annual donation nearing $100 and seeing no games.

I'm happy to do it but I suspect many would not.

Spot on DR.

[Bornadog]

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Yep, which is why I do it.

If the roles were reversed, dunno how Melbourne based members would be happy permanently living interstate and giving an annual donation nearing $100 and seeing no games.

I'm happy to do it but I suspect many would not.

You are probably right there, look at the 7000 that haven't signed yet. I suspect the club will struggle to get them to sign at all and that is the question I asked at the start of the thread and I just don't understand why.

Most Vic based clubs are now at 30,000 plus and still growing. We struggle to get to 24,000 let alone to the target. I suspect we might just nudge 30,000, which would be a great achievement, but still dissapointing overall.

[Go_Dogs]

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All we need is for Judd to announce his intention to be traded to the Dogs at the end of the year, joining his best mate, and star player, Doogs. I feel that would also help us reach 32,000.

[southerncross]

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All we need is for Judd to announce his intention to be traded to the Dogs at the end of the year, joining his best mate, and star player, Doogs. I feel that would also help us reach 32,000.

I think the club would be aiming for 38,000 if that was the case.

Out of interest what would we be willing to give up to get him assuming that he was reasonable with his financial requirements?

Ray, Gilbee and a 1st round pick?

[Bornadog]

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I think the club would be aiming for 38,000 if that was the case.

Out of interest what would we be willing to give up to get him assuming that he was reasonable with his financial requirements?

Ray, Gilbee and a 1st round pick?

What about Ray and Hargrave, both West Aussies, plus 1st round. Although I hate to lose both these guys. The other day, I watched last years Final against Collingwood and had forgotten that Ray was in our top three on the ground. But then again, Judd is a freak.