MEMBER FORUM

[nacho]

i wasnt saying that these people shouldnt upset about not talking to the players after the game but seriously these guys have lives too they cant just stand around talking to people all night they have kids that they have to put to bed and other family things like that if they arnt happy with that then find another way to meet them

seriously these guys should wake up and realise that socialising with the members is their job.

they train for an hour or so a few days a week, get days off, play on the weekend and dont to that much that intrues into family time. theyd have plenty of family time compared to other occupations which demand more than a 9 to 5 commitment.

and if the club offer the members the oppertunity to meet the players then theyd better come good on that promise

[Super Cronk]

haha...i went to one of the training sessions and Inglis treated me like i had just killed his cat...put on a fake smile was rude and than tried the ol "pretend to talk on my phone so i dont have talk to my fans". After being told by kearnsy to jump onto the running track and talk to the players. Altho with that being said...every single other player was awesome...Cronk, Cam and White especially. Bellyache was awesome too.

[Super Cronk]

Also on topic of being a member, im really weighing up if i should actually re-join after this year. They sent me the wrong card and told me they were going to send me a new one (never did)...the members section on the website IS STILL NOT UP. wtf ?? horribly organised membership department...

[BIG JIM]

haha...i went to one of the training sessions and Inglis treated me like i had just killed his cat...put on a fake smile was rude and than tried the ol "pretend to talk on my phone so i dont have talk to my fans". After being told by kearnsy to jump onto the running track and talk to the players. Altho with that being said...every single other player was awesome...Cronk, Cam and White especially. Bellyache was awesome too.

I had a chat with GI at the Newcastle Hotel they stayed at last year the morning after the game they lost and i found him quite pleasant to talk to maybe i was lucky or you was unlucky.

[sallymay]

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seriously these guys should wake up and realise that socialising with the members is their job.

they train for an hour or so a few days a week, get days off, play on the weekend and dont to that much that intrues into family time. theyd have plenty of family time compared to other occupations which demand more than a 9 to 5 commitment.


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If you think a working 7 days a week training and playing and travelling doesnt intrude on family life then your really need to think about it more look at their training schedule they only get 1 day off a week Nacho

[Bullets]

Cooper Cronk it was a bit of a wank but what i got out of it was that

still in talks with a few ppl inc one from OS (im now thinking it could be denan kemp)

haha and i was just thinking today when reading that Kemp had been relased from the Warriors what a nice possibly now cheap pick up he would be. Just think when he was in great form for the Broncos what he can bring to the table.

[Bullets]

Seriously i don't fire up a whole lot if a player doesn't want to stop and have a conversation about life with me. I just think as its they probably get bothered enough without having me in there face aswell.

I know its part of there job to interact with the fans but im sure players still have bad days when they don't feel up to giving 100% to fans. Thats fair enough IMO. 

Have run into the odd player or former player out during nights on the town and im just happy with a g'day or a hand shake, though im not holding it against them if they don't really wanna give every single fan the time of day 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

[CooperCronk]

Thanks SallyMay for your post on the Members Forum.

[sallymay]

least i could do lol now if i can actully spell properly in my posts id be happy

[Ice]

Also on topic of being a member, im really weighing up if i should actually re-join after this year. They sent me the wrong card and told me they were going to send me a new one (never did)...the members section on the website IS STILL NOT UP. wtf ?? horribly organised membership department...

Are you seriously saying that we would be enough for you to not renew your membership? Sure it was a bit shabby they didn't send out a new card (though easily fixed) but there's no need to be a drama queen about it and not renew, probably not the best time to pull out with our new stadium and all 

As for the players mingling, i know it's hard with recovery after the game etc but i still think more of an effort should be made by the club to make players more accessible to interact with fans. I'm sure most here will remember back when we started when the social club was next door to OP and all the players used to come in and have a drink/chat/drink with all the fans.

I think the club thought it was important and made a concerted effort from the start to make the players more accessible to the fans given the game was so new down here and they were trying to get a foothold and it worked well for everyone. You rarely had that sort of opportunity to mingle so closely with players from your AFL club so it was great opportunity and something different for the fans and from what i recall the players back then in the first few years looked to enjoy it pretty much as well.

Like i said i know it's harder these days with the way the game is but i think the club has dropped the ball a bit in this respect as the years have gone by and should have a closer look at it. I rarely go back to the social club these days so it doesn't really affect me either way but im sure there's plenty of people who do and would like the opportunity to have a chat with the players.

[endo]

I'm sure most here will remember back when we started when the social club was next door to OP and all the players used to come in and have a drink/chat/drink with all the fans.

That was good...

Although I had to put up with my ex and how nice it was to hug Danny Williams for about 2 weeks after one game "Oh he's so muscley" blah blah shuddup!

Even Rodney Howe turned up after he was suspended for the drug thing from memory.

[Super Cronk]

Also on topic of being a member, im really weighing up if i should actually re-join after this year. They sent me the wrong card and told me they were going to send me a new one (never did)...the members section on the website IS STILL NOT UP. wtf ?? horribly organised membership department...

Are you seriously saying that we would be enough for you to not renew your membership? Sure it was a bit shabby they didn't send out a new card (though easily fixed) but there's no need to be a drama queen about it and not renew, probably not the best time to pull out with our new stadium and all 

As for the players mingling, i know it's hard with recovery after the game etc but i still think more of an effort should be made by the club to make players more accessible to interact with fans. I'm sure most here will remember back when we started when the social club was next door to OP and all the players used to come in and have a drink/chat/drink with all the fans.

I think the club thought it was important and made a concerted effort from the start to make the players more accessible to the fans given the game was so new down here and they were trying to get a foothold and it worked well for everyone. You rarely had that sort of opportunity to mingle so closely with players from your AFL club so it was great opportunity and something different for the fans and from what i recall the players back then in the first few years looked to enjoy it pretty much as well.

Like i said i know it's harder these days with the way the game is but i think the club has dropped the ball a bit in this respect as the years have gone by and should have a closer look at it. I rarely go back to the social club these days so it doesn't really affect me either way but im sure there's plenty of people who do and would like the opportunity to have a chat with the players.

lol mate...i aint rich like you...i cant be spending $80 on two game tickets and a pin every year. I will still renew...(interstate) And would lov eto come down for the new stadium...but seriously....if they are going to offer you something...atleast provide it.

[Surandy]

I didn't go this year as I really couldn't be bothered. Same old topics, same old questions, same old excuses/fob offs.

I preferred to sleep in a little later and to watch our Under 20's rip it up.

Premium memberships up 10% this season, how much will they rise next year? My financial position isn't getting any better and the value for money of premium memberships has been declining so I'll find it hard to afford/justify taking out the same level again next year.

[CooperCronk]

Premium memberships up 10% this season, how much will they rise next year? My financial position isn't getting any better and the value for money of premium memberships has been declining so I'll find it hard to afford/justify taking out the same level again next year.

Try the resereved seat membership package - just as good as the premium membership.
I upgraded from a GA membership to RS 2 years ago....great value.  I just hope they retain it for the new stadium.

[CooperCronk]

seriously these guys should wake up and realise that socialising with the members is their job.

and if the club offer the members the oppertunity to meet the players then theyd better come good on that promise

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I usually go to the social club after games and find the players give a fair bit of their time in socialising with supporters.
Those that come later after recovery, e.g. this week, Billy, Cam, etc. signed autographs, did pics with supporters etc.

Really don't understand why some supporters are complaining tbh.