Peter Gordon Does it Again

[LostDoggy]

Re: Peter Gordon Does it Again

Not sure if I'm looking at it too simplistically but I feel that if we were heading into this season as a certain (as certain as you can be) top 8 team and our draw in terms of time slots reflected out strong on-field performance, we wouldn't be discussing getting membership numbers up.

[Eastdog]

Re: Peter Gordon Does it Again

Not sure if I'm looking at it too simplistically but I feel that if we were heading into this season as a certain (as certain as you can be) top 8 team and our draw in terms of time slots reflected out strong on-field performance, we wouldn't be discussing getting membership numbers up.

Membership has always been an issue with us. Do you think our supporter base is bigger than it is and people for whatever reasons just don't sign up or is it just reality that we have a small supporter base compared to other clubs.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Peter Gordon Does it Again

Membership has always been an issue with us. Do you think our supporter base is bigger than it is and people for whatever reasons just don't sign up or is it just reality that we have a small supporter base compared to other clubs.

Bit of both I'd say.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Peter Gordon Does it Again

Membership has always been an issue with us. Do you think our supporter base is bigger than it is and people for whatever reasons just don't sign up or is it just reality that we have a small supporter base compared to other clubs.

I think the supporter base is still a bit smaller but I think it's still bigger than we realise (if that makes sense?)

[LostDoggy]

Re: Peter Gordon Does it Again

More Friday night games and less Sunday twilight and the numbers will rise. Give it time, gentlemen.

[GVGjr]

Re: Peter Gordon Does it Again

While clearly we have a smaller than average fan base, I thought the problem we set out to discuss was retention of members. If we could retain most of our new signings each season, rather than annually facing an abnormally high 'churn rate', I am sure our position re membership would improve dramatically.
I understand sustained success attracts good support for teams. However, no team stays at the top indefinitely. So really the problem lies in getting those supporters who come onboard when you are on a peak to turn into dedicated long-term members.

Thinking back over the decades, through what was it?, the late 50's or whatever Melbourne had a long period of success. During the Carey etc. era North had a long spell of regularly playing finals and winning premierships.

Both these teams now share the membership cellar with us.

Then you look at the Tiger's massive supporter base, despite their having very little finals action for decades.
What I am saying is that while successful eras might get lots of extra supporters on board while a team is flying high, it does not automatically equate to long term high membership necessarily.
What we need are ways to set any new supporter base in cement. Turn them from fair weather fans to dedicated 'hail or shine' fanatics and members. We need to get renewal to become a habit among our fan base.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

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Maybe we could drop Cede Nullis and replace it with whatever the Latin is for We Are The Danger?

"Nos cavenda sunt". Cop that you wealthy unethical opponents who bask in false glory year in year out and attract phoney front running supporters.

[chef]

Re: Peter Gordon Does it Again

'Some guys have affairs, some guys buy red Ferraris...and I'm in love with the Western Bulldogs Footy Club' - Peter Gordon on personally contributing $2-3 million since coming back as President.

Legend.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Peter Gordon Does it Again

In his post match press conference, he had a pot shot at Ian Collins for the 1998 Browlow take off Granty and suggested maybe the AFL should look at changing it. A true fan of the highest order.

[Bornadog]

Re: Peter Gordon Does it Again

He is going to ask the AFL to give Bevo another medal.

[S Coast Simon]

Re: Peter Gordon Does it Again

The AFL should be quick to offer him one as that moment will go down in history. You can't buy PR like that moment and the AFL could make headlines around the world with a press conference to award Bevo his medal