Will soft supporters stick with our club

[SaintWal]

I think we would have a solid core of around 22k to 25k the rest will migrate as they please.

There is more incentive in being a member these days IMO. The old days you could just rock up and barge your way to a good standing position, these days you will end up on the back rows of level 3 at the dome or 4 at the G.

[AnythingsPossibleSaints]

Been a member since 1977. I put in and i hope you will too.

plugger66 is my hero.
Not full of himself at all!
Been eating a bit much of the F.I.G.J.A.M., I thinks.

[St Ick]

Man, if they walk away when we are rank, then they aren't a real St Kilda supporter are they? I've lived through the pain, and as I get older its getting harder to cop, but its all part of it, its in the blood. Most supporters who jump ship, probably only came on board since we've been winning games anyway.

[jonesy]

We will need to keep on giving in this one way relationship as usual

[wallbanger]

Have been a member since 1976 and will always be, regardless of how the side plays or where they are on the ladder. That is what being a supporter is all about surely? It's like a marriage...good times and bad. We've had our fair share of good times the last decade, and VERY unlucky not to take home two or more flags. Time to stick fat and perservere until the good times come around again.

[patto]

35 year born and bred Saints supporter here... My dad, mum, 3 brothers all saints... I converted my gf of 10 years from the Hawks to Saints... And just joined up my 20 month old little boy to the Cherub club 2 weeks ago... Im not goin anywhere... Ever!!!!

[thejiggingsaint]

SORRY matrix me old pal! Won't be dropping me SC anytime soon I'll be dropping off the reserved seat though! AND the Age Subscription, and (probably) Cheer squad Costs are getting to be something to consider now as an age pensioner

[Sainternist]

SORRY matrix me old pal! Won't be dropping me SC anytime soon I'll be dropping off the reserved seat though! AND the Age Subscription, and (probably) Cheer squad Costs are getting to be something to consider now as an age pensioner

yeah, the cost of upgrading your membership can really add up. nevertheless, we seem to have a pretty sweet deal in terms of the affordability of club memberships, particularly if you were to compare the costs to getting season tickets at goodison park, am i right?

[MCG-Unit]

After reading the crap written on here in the last 2 days I really worry about our club. Hopefully some on here dont represent our supporter base because by the sounds of it we will struggle for any young support in the next 5 years whilst we rebuild.....

True. But some of the comments here are not from St Kilda supporters but from trolls. It's pretty obvious IMO.

Yep they only post on these boards when there's a loss -

Member since 1987.........

[Dr Spaceman]

We will need to keep on giving in this one way relationship as usual

Yep.

Continuous member since 1973. My membership, match attendance and football expenditure has never been influenced by the level of success of the club.

[saint66au]

This place is a haven for believers compared to Facebook trust me

Over there they already want to play seven new kids next week and get GT back as coach

[thejiggingsaint]

No comparison between the costs of season tix @ Goodison mate I could NEVER afford one!!!!! (not with a family to support too!)
I'm going to maintain my membership and social club status but the extras will be going.

[stinger]

there are one or two posters on here that i'm betting are fair weather supporters...we can do without them....imho...that is...

[Sainternist]

there are one or two posters on here that i'm betting are fair weather supporters...we can do without them....imho...that is...

and who would they be, sting? ...oh dear, i'll probably spark a donnybrook in dropping this question

[St Lenny]

Was talking to someone last night who had last years membership scarf on and I asked why he wasnt wearing this years. He said a scarf didnt come with the type of membership he had!!!!!!!!!! I told him that was bull that you get a scarf with all memberships. Long story, but turns out his son has turned 18 so had to pay for an adult membership. He didnt want to pay it, so gave up his and two kids memberships. Pathetic

[noblejohn]

Was talking to someone last night who had last years membership scarf on and I asked why he wasnt wearing this years. He said a scarf didnt come with the type of membership he had!!!!!!!!!! I told him that was bull that you get a scarf with all memberships. Long story, but turns out his son has turned 18 so had to pay for an adult membership. He didnt want to pay it, so gave up his and two kids memberships. Pathetic

Why pathetic
Maybe he just couldn't afford it

[bigcarl]

This is a little bump compared to the disaster that was the 1980s, where I went to nearly every game.

If I didn't give them away then, I'm stuck with them for life ... for better or worse.

With 17 teams in it you don't expect to be playing off for a flag every year.

[stinger]

there are one or two posters on here that i'm betting are fair weather supporters...we can do without them....imho...that is...

and who would they be, sting? ...oh dear, i'll probably spark a donnybrook in dropping this question

you know, i know...they know....'nough said.....

...no donnybrook......i don't respond to their abuse these days....

[Sainternist]

Was talking to someone last night who had last years membership scarf on and I asked why he wasnt wearing this years. He said a scarf didnt come with the type of membership he had!!!!!!!!!! I told him that was bull that you get a scarf with all memberships. Long story, but turns out his son has turned 18 so had to pay for an adult membership. He didnt want to pay it, so gave up his and two kids memberships. Pathetic

Why pathetic
Maybe he just couldn't afford it

i'm with you, noblejohn.

spare a thought for those who have to buy memberships for not only themselves, but their family/children as well. very harsh words, st.lenny.

[Con Gorozidis]

After reading the crap written on here in the last 2 days I really worry about our club. Hopefully some on here dont represent our supporter base because by the sounds of it we will struggle for any young support in the next 5 years whilst we rebuild.

Dont be soft and stick by the club otherwise we are stuffed financially and then it is really over.

with tv rights we should be ok next 5 years. but yeah. 5-10 years will be tough if we dont stick tight and manage things smartly.

[3rd generation saint]

A strong membership base gives us financial security, financial security attracts good players and keeps good players, especially with free agency coming in.
Financial security brings good coaches and good assistant coaches.
All these things mean that when a team goes down, they are only down for a short period time.
In 1973 we played finals, we had to wait till 1991 for our next final, 6 years later we we're in a Grand Final, 12 years later we made two Grand Finals in a row.
Smart clubs keep reinventing themselves and giving them opportunities.
Look at Geelong, they finally broke through 4 years ago, and are still chasing more because they enjoyed winning it so much.
If we had played anyone other than Geelong in 2009, we would have won easily, unfortunately we met a team that was annoyed at themselves for losing 2008, that they we're determined to rectify it.
We have to have that attitude from now on.

[matrix]

membership is everything
keeping members happy....keeps members


NOT SENDING ANYONE UP, AND I MEAN NO ONE, TO THE AFTER MATCH FUNCTION IN ADELAIDE AT AAMI IS A DISGRACE!!!!

i understand there was a lose
i understand the team got a bollocking
but send SOMEONE up ffs.

couldve sent the ceo up, the bloke who collects the footys after training
Siposs and Winmar were over apparently, they couldve came up and we could of asked them about sandy and how they are going etc

there was a couple of youngsters up there and i bet they were disappointed
the turn out wasnt the greatest, maybe what 30 of us? but still
i drove 75 kms to get to the game and paid for tickets
you sent me an email stating there would be reps and players from the club at the after match function

youre full of s***, just because of a loss
pathetic
lets email the club, yes lets...so they can do F*** all
the port game come round 16 better have decent treatment of your interstate members st kilda

rant over

[spert]

membership is everything
keeping members happy....keeps members


NOT SENDING ANYONE UP, AND I MEAN NO ONE, TO THE AFTER MATCH FUNCTION IN ADELAIDE AT AAMI IS A DISGRACE!!!!

i understand there was a lose
i understand the team got a bollocking
but send SOMEONE up ffs.

couldve sent the ceo up, the bloke who collects the footys after training
Siposs and Winmar were over apparently, they couldve came up and we could of asked them about sandy and how they are going etc

there was a couple of youngsters up there and i bet they were disappointed
the turn out wasnt the greatest, maybe what 30 of us? but still
i drove 75 kms to get to the game and paid for tickets
you sent me an email stating there would be reps and players from the club at the after match function

youre full of s***, just because of a loss
pathetic
lets email the club, yes lets...so they can do F*** all
the port game come round 16 better have decent treatment of your interstate members st kilda

rant over

Did the SA members officially ask the club leading up to the game, to send someone along- even though they said someone would be present?? If you did, and no one turned up it is unacceptable and the club must value its members no matter where.

[Solar]

membership is everything
keeping members happy....keeps members


NOT SENDING ANYONE UP, AND I MEAN NO ONE, TO THE AFTER MATCH FUNCTION IN ADELAIDE AT AAMI IS A DISGRACE!!!!

i understand there was a lose
i understand the team got a bollocking
but send SOMEONE up ffs.

couldve sent the ceo up, the bloke who collects the footys after training
Siposs and Winmar were over apparently, they couldve came up and we could of asked them about sandy and how they are going etc

there was a couple of youngsters up there and i bet they were disappointed
the turn out wasnt the greatest, maybe what 30 of us? but still
i drove 75 kms to get to the game and paid for tickets
you sent me an email stating there would be reps and players from the club at the after match function

youre full of s***, just because of a loss
pathetic
lets email the club, yes lets...so they can do F*** all
the port game come round 16 better have decent treatment of your interstate members st kilda

rant over

disgrace!

[Moccha]

What's the definition of soft supporters. People who don't buy memberships but support or members that like venting on Saintsational?

Are supporters any different at any other club?