AFL news: Every club’s membership rewards for 2022 premiership season revealed
The AFL will look forward to welcoming back Victorian footy fans this season - here is how the loyal members have been rewarded for sticking by their club during the pandemic.
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AFL club members will be able to sit in their selected reserved seats once again as the league and stadiums prepare to welcome fans back to games in 2022.
Members who had reserved seats in 2021 lost their usual spot at the games they could attend due to crowd caps and Covid health orders that meant fans had to space out at matches.
Victoria’s vaccination rate means big crowds are set to be welcomed back in Melbourne with paid-up club members to return to the seats that some have enjoyed for more than a decade.
The AFL is committed to playing on in 2022 regardless of the emergence of the Omicron Covid variant.
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The league is monitoring the situation and following health and government advice, but still plans to welcome back big crowds in Victoria and across Australia in 2022.
Victorian-based clubs have responded by offering reserved seats to members in their various membership packs, which are detailed in the Sunday Herald Sun.
Fans in Victoria will also be treated to a smorgasbord of live footy in the early part of the season.
All 10 Victorian teams will play against each other in Round 1 as the league attempts to reward Victorian fans after two years of lockdowns and two grand finals away from the MCG.
There will be five Thursday night games to start the season and then likely a chunk of Thursday nighters later in the season across school holidays after 10 of them in 2021.
What you get: Rewards for every club’s AFL members revealed
The loyalty of AFL club members was tested again this year.
In another Covid-hit season, the weekend pastime of going to the football was again taken away from many fans as crowds were banned and games — and finals — were shifted interstate.
Now clubs are looking for ways to thank their members for their loyalty again this year and encourage them to get back on board for 2022.
Price freezes or discounts, package upgrades and special member events are among the rewards on offer.
Adelaide
– The Crows have frozen prices for members who pledged 100 per cent in 2021.
Adelaide will also have a rewards scheme offering vouchers for new and expanded range of merchandise.
– The Crows are also offering bespoke AFLW membership providing match and non-match access.
Visit:https://www.afc.com.au
Phone: 08 8440 6690
Email: crows@afc.com.au
BRISBANE LIONS
– The Lions have offered all of their Victorian-based game-access members that stuck with the club a 40 per cent discount on their memberships to make up for the games not played in Victorian in 2021.
– Queensland-based members were offered a 10 per cent discount on their 2022 memberships if they renewed before December 3.
Visit: https://memberships.lions.com.au
Phone: 07 3335 1777
CARLTON
– Carlton has frozen prices on all membership packages for the fourth consecutive year.
– The club’s “member choice range” has been increased to more than 20 items with members given the chance to build their own pack.
– Carlton is also planning to introduce new game-day activations to help welcome the Blues’ faithful back to the football next year.
Visit:membership.carltonfc.com.au
Phone: 1300 227 586
Email: membership@carltonfc.com.au
COLLINGWOOD
– The Magpies have issued a price freeze on all 2022 memberships
– A partial refund was offered to access members this year as a portion of the season was missed.
– Membership packs have increased values and offerings.
– The Magpies will also offer “100 per cent Australian woollen scarfs to Legends members at no extra cost.
Visit: https://membership.collingwoodfc.com.au
Phone: 1300 MAGPIE (1300 624 743).
ESSENDON
– Prices have been frozen on the Bombers’ best-selling general admission and non-access memberships.
– All reserved seat memberships now include access to every away game in Melbourne, for a fraction of the price.
– All club members will receive a commemorative 150-year anniversary members card and medallion.
– Great member packs for junior Bombers.
Visit: efc.com.au
Phone: 1300 GO BOMBERS.
FREMANTLE
– The Dockers have frozen prices across all memberships again for 2022.
– There is a price reduction for Melbourne members of $15 per adult, down to $125.
– The Melbourne Members function will return at a game played at Marvel Stadium or the MCG in 2022.
– A change in the Docker’s interstate membership offering will provide greater flexibility in what game the club’s interstate-based members attend. This will no longer be restricted to the state of residence.
– Fremantle has launched new general admission memberships for Perth Stadium, giving members greater flexibility in where they sit and what games they attend in 2022. Members will also be able to buy guest tickets for friends and family to join them. These will be available in three and 11-game packages.
– The Dockers have also introduced a member loyalty program, which recognises and rewards members who reach consecutive year milestones with benefits including milestone scarf, pin, certificate and entry in a prize draw to win inner-sanctum experiences.
Email: membership@fremantlefc.com.au
Phone: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (08) 9433 7111
GEELONG
– The Cats have frozen prices for a second year on all memberships
– The club is also offering membership upgrades for renewing members.
– All 2022 members will go into the draw to win a new Ford.
Visit:Membership.geelongcats.com.au
Email: membership@geelongcats.com.au
Phone: 1300 462 287
GOLD COAST
– Gold Coast members who renew by mid-January will receive a loyalty discount.
– The Suns have launched a dedicated members pack online portal, which allows members to fully customise and personalise their member packs with more than 40 items to choose from.
– There will be post-match functions for all afternoon games at Metricon Stadium allowing Suns members the opportunity to mingle and hear from players and coaches.
– The Suns also had a range of options on offer for members throughout season 2020 to thank them for their support throughout another disrupted season.
Visit: www.goldcoastfc.com.au/membership
Phone: 1300 784 436
Email: gcmembership@goldcoastfc.com.au
GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY
– GWS members who actively pledged their 2021 membership fees received a range of benefits in 2022.
– Prices for the 2022 season have remained stable with minor adjustments for select packages.
– The Giants have loyalty pricing for 2022 with members able to save up to 40 per cent per membership. Renewing members have until December 17 to renew at the loyalty price before prices increase for new members.
– GWS members will have more choice with their rewards. Members will have the choice of a digital voucher for the Giants shop or they can opt for a physical pack with the option to design a pack that suits you.
– Members can also unlock exclusive offers from club partners Toyo Tires, Harvey Norman and St George.
Visit: https://membership.gwsgiants.com.au/
Phone: 1300 442 687
HAWTHORN
– Due to Covid interruptions in 2020 and 2021, selected Hawthorn members have been given a booster in their 2022 membership packages upon renewing.
– Hawthorn members can access hundreds of discounts and deals on experience and attractions across Australia and New Zealand through its Member Rewards program.
– Members will be able to bring a friend for free to one match in 2022
– There will be exclusive football inner-sanctum events and match-day and training experiences for selected members.
– Junior Hawks Heroes members will receive a Hawks’ Sherrin football and members will also receive a HawksNest voucher in 2022.
Visit:membership.hawthornfc.com.au
Phone: 1300042957
MELBOURNE
– The Demons have frozen prices on memberships for the third consecutive year.
– There are situational concessions for impacted members
– The club has invested in a ‘members choice’ program enabling members to better personalise their memberships.
Visit: membership.melbourncefc.com.au
Email: membership@melbournefc.com.au
Phone: 1300 DEMONS (1300 336 667)
NORTH MELBOURNE
– All members have had the price frozen on their memberships for a second consecutive year.
– Members received a free upgrade to the next category in 2021 and will redeem the free upgrade again in 2022.
– There will be a special member appreciation round in Round 2 next year to acknowledge the contribution of the club’s members over the past two years, which will include giveaways and prizes.
– All renewing members will receive additional merchandise vouchers to use at the Roo Shop.
– Premium members will receive access to a premium event at an AFLW game at Arden St.
Visit: membership.nmfc.com.au
Phone: 1300 KANGAS (1300 526 427)
PORT ADELAIDE
– All Port Adelaide members who renewed or joined before December 10 went into the draw to win a 2021 MG ZS Excite valued at $21,990.
– The Power is offering members the option to go completely digital and replace their traditional membership pack with a Port store voucher.
– Port Adelaide has introduced a payment plan for members to make one payment in November and not pay again until February to help with expenses over the Christmas period.
– There is a new AFLW Foundation membership to get behind Port’s campaign for 2023.
Visit: www.weareportadelaide.com.au
Phone: 1300 467 232
RICHMOND
– The Tigers will offer renewal rewards and giveaways for members with additional items in the membership bundle of the option to “build your own.
– There will be the reintroduction of member functions, events and access to players plus player calls.
– There will be a “golden ticket” promotion, “attend and win” giveaways and prizes and ongoing match day giveaways.
– The Tigers will also offer a revamped reward and recognition program for members.
Visit: strongandbold.com.au
Phone: 1300 742 466
Email: membership@richmondfc.com.au
ST KILDA
– The Saints said they were committed to ensuring the club’s members were rewarded for their loyalty for the partial loss of access last season.
– The club will offer its returning members a free upgrade or reward for season 2022.
– Upgrades and rewards will vary based on the category held in 2021 but Victorian-based access members can expect to receive either access to more games, better vantage point at Marvel Stadium, a better matchday experience, events and offers for no extra cost.
Visit:www.saintsmembership.com.au
Phone: 1300 467 246 or
Email: membership@saints.com.au
SYDNEY
– Prices have been frozen for 2021 renewing members.
– Despite the Covid-distrupted season, Sydney members were able to attend eight Swans home games at the SCG and four games in Victoria.
– Members were given the opportunity to contact the club to discuss options available.
– The Swans have pledged to provide more value and benefits to members, particularly those who have stuck with the club across the past two seasons.
Visit:swansmembership@sydneyswans.com.au
Phone: (02) 9157 5020 (10am-4pm Monday-Friday)
WEST COAST
– The Eagles have frozen prices on all memberships for the second year running.
– West Coast has also introduced a new, flat price on Victorian Gold membership, at $100 per adult (family pricing also available) regardless of the number of fixtures to be played in Melbourne. Supporter memberships without access to matches start at $50 for adults.
– The Eagles will offer an enhanced selection of complimentary member products, available to order from the club.
– AFLW memberships are $50 per adult, including home match access.
– Members also receive a $25 member voucher to spend at the West Coast Eagles Superstore (some exemptions apply).
Visit:westcoasteagles.com.au/membership
Email: membership@westcoasteagles.com.au
Phone: (08) 9388 4566
WESTERN BULLDOGS
– The Bulldogs will return reserved seat entitlements to eligible members while maintaining its unique hybrid PAYG model.
– Member choice items (scarfs, beanie, cap) return to membership packs.
– There will be regular member engagement initiatives to reconnect fans to traditional football experiences (Covid-restrictions pending).
– The Bulldogs will also offer a member loyalty and reward and recognition program (Red, White & True).
– The Bulldogs will continue exclusive member content and digital engagement, providing behind the scenes access and insight.
– Members are encouraged to contact the club to discuss 2021 compensation offers based on their individual products and circumstances;
Phone: 1300 GO DOGS (46 36 47)
Email: membership@westernbulldogs.com.au
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