What do you get for your AFL club membership in 2019?
From match day experiences to merchandise freebies, footy clubs are pulling out all the stops to get members on board for 2019. Here’s the ultimate guide to this year’s AFL and AFLW membership deals.
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Free upgrades, customised family packages and AFLW match day experiences are just some of the many 2019 AFL club membership offerings.
Clubs are hoping to build on their 2018 membership total, which reached one million for the first time, in part due to 2017 premiers Richmond being the first team with 100,000 members (100,726).
A Herald Sun investigation found AFL clubs offer a mind-boggling array of packages, with the most popular 11-game home general admission (GA) membership still good value.
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They range from $190 at Brisbane to $260 at Adelaide. Junior GA memberships vary greatly in price and inclusions, ranging from $51 at Brisbane to $130 at Fremantle.
Most clubs are becoming more creative.
Carlton, which reached 40,000 members by Christmas for the first time, gave those who renewed by January 31 free upgrades, while Melbourne fans who joined by January 22 entered a draw for an interstate footy trip.
Sydney fans can now mix and match any categories to make up a family membership, such as grandparents, extra children and neighbours.
AFLW PACKAGES
Clubs with AFLW teams, and in some cases VFLW teams, are also generally widening their offerings.
Adelaide has several AFLW packages with merchandise and perks such as a training session, on field match day experiences and a chance to join an exclusive game day player guernsey presentation.
Carlton, Geelong and Gold Coast have $100 AFLW memberships that include three AFL games, Hawthorn has a VFLW membership and Richmond is introducing a Women’s Football Foundation membership.
Collingwood, however, doesn’t have an AFLW membership this season.
“All Collingwood football memberships include support for the club’s AFLW program,” a spokesman said.
GRAND FINAL ACCESS
The cheapest package with guaranteed access to buy an AFL Grand Final ticket if your team makes it — the holy grail for many fans — generally costs from $203 (Brisbane) to $810 (Collingwood).
But premiership success means Richmond’s cheapest option is the $1995 for Club XI membership — cheaper versions have sold out.
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Fremantle offers a Grand Final upgrade for just $60 on top of a regular membership, but they are sold out with a waiting list, so the cheapest option is the $1039 Premiership Terrace membership.
It also includes padded reserved seats with lift access, exclusive use of the ‘Premiership Terrace’, Supporters Club access, Docker magazine and 10 per cent team store discount.
Reigning premier West Coast has sold out of all Grand Final Guarantee packages.
MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS
Club membership numbers are also a talking point. Adelaide adds free ‘We Fly as One’ members to its tally, but the AFL does not officially count them.
Last April the Crows claimed a record 82,699 members, but that was reduced to 64,739 after the AFL audit. The club recently said it had 77,504 members already in 2019, but that included the freebies.
The AFL used to officially count club memberships that cost at least $50 and provided key contact details, but this has widened to include a range of factors rather than just price.
However, it confirmed that the free Adelaide memberships will not count this year. And despite what some people like to claim about rival clubs, pet memberships aren’t counted either.
“Members play a significant role in our game,” an AFL spokesman said. “In recent years, clubs have been able to offer various membership packages to ensure access and flexibility for their members while attracting new fans.
“As a result, the AFL has made some adjustments around what qualifies as a member.”
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AFL Fans Association president Gerry Eeman said membership growth over the past 20 years had been nothing short of staggering.
“The 1999 total was 441,000 and only one club — Adelaide — had over 40,000 members,” he said. “The 2018 figures demonstrate how passionate many footy fans are.”
CARLTON
GA 11-game home membership
Adult $215, concession $150, youth $125, junior $84, family $430
Adult pack
Membership pin (consecutive years), lanyard, stickers, fixture magnet, choice of scarf, cap, beanie, two extra GA tickets, $20 shop voucher, club donation.
Cheapest adult: True Blue no games $60, member pack and benefits.
Cheapest adult GF guarantee: three-game membership with Captain’s Club: $329
Standard Member Benefits, GA to three Carlton home games. Captains Club room access for home games, hear from Carlton players before every home game, can purchase guest passes for home games, GF guarantee.
AFLW: $100: Admission to Carlton AFLW games and JLT Community Series games, 3-Game Carlton membership.
$200: $100 package plus AFLW drink bottle and tote bag.
COLLINGWOOD
GA 11-game home membership
Adult $205, concession $145, junior $80, family $415 (2/2)
Adult member pack
Personalised scarf, bumper stickers, membership card and lanyard, news updates, 10% discount at the Collingwood Superstore. Join before Thursday 31 January to redeem 2019 member cap.
Cheapest adult membership: Magpie Insider: $65. No games. Includes member pack
Cheapest adult GF guarantee: MCG Legends $810. Collingwood MCG home and away games reserved seat, GF guarantee.
AFLW: N/A — all Collingwood football memberships include support for the club’s AFLW program.
ESSENDON
GA 11-game home membership: Adult $195, concession $130, junior $75, family
$465 (2/2) $502 (2/3) $540 (2/4)
Adult member pack: Scarf, lanyard, lapel pin, bumper sticker, exclusive e-mails, 10 per cent BomberShop discount.
Cheapest adult membership: Insider: $60. No games, member pack and benefits.
(* The Mighty Bomber two-game membership costs just $25 but is restricted to one year)
Cheapest adult GF guarantee: Blockbuster 6 (6 GA games) $185 + GF guarantee add-on: $70 = $255. Member pack, GA access to six Victorian home or away games, GF guarantee.
Other: Family memberships (excluding Flexi 3 and Insider) offer tickets to LegoLand and Melbourne Aquarium, plus memberships for Melbourne Renegades at no extra cost.
GEELONG
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GA 11-game home membership: Adult $230, concession $150, junior
$90, Hawkins’ Heroes 6-14 Family $460 (2/4)
Adult member pack: Member choice of 2019 cap or scarf, lanyard (non-access get a key ring instead of lanyard), sticker, 10 per cent discount at the Cats Shop, Charles & Co. Cafe and The Brook Point Cook, Ford offer, Momentum Energy offer, exclusive member news.
Cheapest adult membership
Non-game member: $60. Member choice of 2019 cap or scarf, member pack and perks.
Cheapest adult GF guarantee
Melbourne home game membership: $270+ Premiership Membership $200 = $470. Member pack, GA Melbourne home game access, Premiership Membership key ring.
AFLW: AFLW Supporter $50: lapel pin, card wallet, key ring, exclusive AFLW news.
AFLW Premium Supporter $100: AFLW game access, lapel pin, card wallet, key ring, sports towel, drink bottle, sports bag, exclusive AFLW news, GA access to three Victorian Geelong AFL games and priority finals ticket access.
Other: Look out for new AFLW merchandise.
HAWTHORN
GA 11-game home membership: Adult $200, concession $140, youth $105 (15-17 on January 1, 2019. Must have a student card), junior $65, family $445 (2/4)
Adult member pack: Lanyard, sticker sheet, fixture magnet, 10 per cent Hawks Nest discount, bring a friend free to one MCG home game, HawkTalk publication, member benefits program, choice of scarf or cap.
Cheapest adult membership: Three-game home GA: $95. Member pack and benefits. Three GA home game admissions.
Cheapest adult GF guarantee: New in 2019 Hawks Flexi-Gold: $425. Members kit and benefits, reserved seating in Hawks Flexi seating allocation for seven home games in Melbourne, GF Guarantee. Reserved seating in Hawthorn’s Hawks Flexi seating allocation for seven home games in Melbourne, or GA entry to 11 home or replacement games.
Other: Petrol offer. New member rewards program offering a four cent per litre discount at participating United Petroleum outlets until October 1. Click here for more details.
Augmented reality: Hawthorn is the first AFL club to use augmented reality on its official app. The member-exclusive feature superimposes a computer-generated image or video on a user’s view of the real world, providing a composite view.
MELBOURNE
GA 11-game home membership: Adult $227, concession $159, youth $115 (15-17 on January 1, 2019), junior $69, family $509 (2/4)
Adult member pack: Sticker, lanyard, fixture magnet (one per family), free VFL entry, 10 per cent off full priced Demon Shop items, weekly emails, choice of member scarf, two GA tickets, $25 Demon Shop voucher.
Cheapest adult membership: Armchair one-game: $82. One Melbourne home game GA admission, sticker, lanyard, fixture magnet (one per family), one-off 40 per cent Demon Shop discount voucher, ability to purchase member scarf, ins and outs text.
Cheapest adult GF guarantee: Demon Seats Plus Home — $445. Member pack and benefits, Level 1 reserved seat home game admission, GF guarantee.
AFLW: $99. Cap, pen, stickers, magnet.
Other
• Members who pay before January 22 go into a draw for return flights, accommodation and VIP match day experience for Melbourne’s Round 18 game in Alice Springs.
• Free 2019 Team Calendar and customised card for members who join Dedicated Demon Auto Renewal monthly or annual payment option. To find out more click here
• Pledge Per Win. Pledge a tax-deductible donation per win and have your name on a website honour role.
NORTH MELBOURNE
GA 11-game home membership: Adult $220, concession $160, junior — no match access: $70, Match access: $110, family $480
Adult member pack: Choice of member cap or scarf, lanyard, fixture magnet, sticker, access to games in Melbourne and Hobart, VFL game access, bring a friend free to one home game, $20 Roo Shop birthday voucher, priority 3 access to a Grand Final ticket (if NMFC participates), priority access to finals tickets (if NMFC participates).
Cheapest adult membership: Shinboner Spirit: $50. Member pack and benefits, GA access to one home game.
AFLW: Foundation AFLW: $75. Your name on an Arden Street instalment, letter from Emma Kearney, 10 per cent Roo Shop discount and $10 birthday voucher, open training invitations, choice of AFLW cap or key ring. Juniors also get a player badge.
Cheapest adult GF guarantee: Grand Final Club, includes Barry Cable Social Club ($175) + Shinboner Spirit ($50) = $225
Digital membership: One home game GA, cap or scarf, $10 Roo Shop birthday voucher, 10 per cent Roo Shop discount, bring a friend free to one home game, access to VFL home games, GF guarantee, social club access.
RICHMOND
GA 11-game home membership: Adult $212, concession $141, junior
$55, family $424 (2/4)
Adult member pack: Sticker, lanyard, fixture magnet, member updates, choice of cap or scarf, Reward & Recognition Program, club partner discounts (e.g. Jeep, Swinburne short courses).
Cheapest adult membership: Alannah & Madeline Foundation one-game: $55. Member pack, one home game GA admission, member benefits, weeks 1-3 finals ticket priority, Reward & Recognition Program.
Cheapest adult GF guarantee: Club XI: $1995 (cheaper options sold out e.g. Tiger Insider three-game ($95) + Maurice Rioli Club ($325) = $420). Celebrates the club’s 11 premierships with match-day function room access, premium Level 2 seating, an exclusive Season Launch with the 2019 senior list, mid-season review with coach Damien Hardwick, three free guest passes, coaches’ briefings, guest speakers, GF guarantee. Full benefits at richmondfc.com.au.
Other: New: Women’s Football Foundation membership, with benefits across Richmond’s VFLW, VFL and AFL programs, and the chance to be a Foundation Richmond AFLW member in its first AFLW season next year. Adult: $115, concession: $95, junior: $79 (includes a Rioli’s Rookies’ Clinic), family: $230
ST KILDA
GA 11-game home membership: Adult $218, concession $146, youth $109 (15-20 on January 1, 2019). junior (GA home and away) $61, family $456 (2/4)
Adult member pack: Stickers, enviro bag, pin, lanyard, Crest recognition program, member updates and events, Saints Locker discounts, free VFL game entry at Trevor Barker Beach Oval, choice of cap or scarf.
Cheapest adult membership: Saints Supporter: $65. Member pack and benefits, no game access.
Cheapest adult GF guarantee: Premium general admission: $358. Member pack and benefits, Victory Room access before, during and after home games, GA bay seats, dining room access and ability to purchase guest passes, GF guarantee.
WESTERN BULLDOGS
GA 11-game home membership: Adult $220, concession $155, youth $125 (15-17 as of January 1, 2019). junior $75, family $450 (2/2), family with youth kids $570 (2/2)
Adult member pack: Lanyard, fixture magnet, bumper sticker, choice of cap, scarf or beanie while stocks last. Access to sponsor offers.
Cheapest adult membership: Sideline: $60. No games, member pack.
Cheapest adult GF guarantee: GA flexi 5 ($110) plus Social Club ($120) = $230. Five GA seating passes to Western Bulldogs Marvel Stadium home games at Marvel Stadium of your choice (subject to capacity) managed via the Western Bulldogs App, EJ Whitten Social Club access, end-of-year Social Club party, GF guarantee.
AFLW: $50 ($125 family, $25 junior). VIP member entry and queue at VU Whitten Oval games, Barkers cafe coffee voucher, guaranteed AFLW Grand Final access, member emails and offers.
AFLW Ambassador: $200. AFLW member benefits plus exclusive AFLW inner sanctum event.
ADELAIDE
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GA 11-game home membership: Adult $260, concession $195, youth
$145 (15-17 as of January 1, 2019), junior $80. family $545 (2/1) $580 (2/2)
Adult member pack: Lanyard, pin, sticker, fixture magnet, poncho, pen, digital magazine, entry to Adelaide SANFL games, members’ day, exclusive emails, 10 per cent CROWmania discount, choice of scarf, cap or beanie.
Cheapest adult membership: We Fly as One: Free. Exclusive emails, 10 per cent CROWmania discount, priority ticket access, prizes and promotions, invitation for juniors to Family Footy Night event with Crows players.
Cheapest adult GF guarantee: Victorian GA (pay as you go membership) $50 base price + Gold upgrade $155 = ($205). General admission access to three Crows away matches in Melbourne, which are a pay as you go fee of $20 per game attended, GA to three Crows’ home games at Adelaide Oval, member pack and benefits, Gold member ISC scarf, GF guarantee.
* Gold upgrades can be added to any Season, Victorian or Interstate membership, but numbers are limited.
AFLW: Women’s team supporter: $60. Exclusive on-field match day experience, home game giveaways, lanyard, sticker, pin, fixture magnet, handheld fan, wrist band.
Women’s team champions: $95. AFLW home game grandstand seating, exclusive training session, on field match day experiences, coach and player Q&A, ballot entry for exclusive guernsey presentation by players at final home game.
Junior: $35. Exclusive on-field match day experience, home game giveaways, junior clinic, AFLW Sherrin, drawstring bag, temporary tattoo sheet, wristband.
Other
New: Eddie’s Little Legends junior memberships start from $35 for a three-game Bronze. Game access membership benefits plus junior clinic, Sherrin footy, mini hand flag, lunch box (customised), pencil case and temporary tattoos.
BRISBANE
GA 11-game home membership: Adult $190, concession $160, youth $100 (15-17 on January 1, 2019), junior $51, family $430 (2/2)
Adult member pack: Lanyard, pin, sticker, fixture magnet, $15 Lions Shop voucher, access to Match Day Social Club, 10 per cent Lions Shop discount.
Cheapest adult membership: Supporter member: $65. Member pack, priority access to Lions ticket purchasing and offers for selected Gabba games, tote bag, to do list.
Cheapest adult GF guarantee: Traditional Victorian Adult ($163) plus September Member Upgrade ($40) = $203. Member pack, GA to 5 Lions away games at MCG and Marvel Stadium, GA to 5 Lions Home Games at the Gabba. Two guest passes for a selected Lions match in Melbourne.
AFLW: Adult: $70, junior: $35, family (2/2): $140. Lanyard, key ring, picnic blanket.
Junior: $35 Lanyard, key ring, thundersticks, junior clinic invitations. Family (2/2) $140. Lanyards, key rings, two picnic blankets, two thundersticks, two junior clinic invitations.
Other: Traditional Victorian Membership — adult $163, concession $122, youth (15-17 on January 1, 2019) $92, Young Lion (Junior) $76, family (2A+2J) $321. Member pack, GA to five Lions away games at MCG and Marvel Stadium, GA to five Lions home games at the Gabba.
FREMANTLE
10-game Flexi-GA home membership (no 11-game home GA): access to 10 Optus Stadium GA admissions you can use over 10 games or to take friends. Adult $220, concession
$180, youth $180 (15-17 on January 1, 2019), junior $130, family — not available (two adults and two children = $700)
Adult member pack: Key ring, sticker, lapel pin, 10 per cent Fremantle Dockers team store discount, Docker magazine (one per household), choice of Nathan Fyfe, Michael Walters, Bradley Hill, Stephen Hill, Ebony Antonio, or a generic Fremantle Logo on your card.
Cheapest adult membership: Purple Army: $75. Member pack, finals ticket access if Fremantle participates and more.
Cheapest adult GF guarantee: Grand Final upgrades are only $60, but are sold out with a waiting list (when available, the cheapest option is Category 6 reserved seat ($269) + GF upgrade ($60) = $329). The cheapest remaining option is Premiership Terrace membership ($1,039), which includes a GF guarantee, member pack and benefits, padded reserved seats with lift access, exclusive use of the ‘Premiership Terrace’, Supporters Club access, Docker magazine and 10 per cent team store discount.
AFLW: Adult: $75 ($60 as a member add-on), child: $55. Drawstring bag, pen, sticker, lapel pin, lanyard, JLT Community Series entry, AFLW post-match email, Docker magazine (one per household), 10 per cent Fremantle Dockers team story discount.
Other: New this year — flexi memberships, personalised packs and choice of card fronts.
GOLD COAST
GA Full Access (12 games): Adult $199, concession $169, youth $149 (15-17 as of January 1, 2019), junior $99, family $459 (2/2), $499 (2/3), $559 (2/4)
Adult member pack: Lanyard, pen, fixture, stickers $15 (or more depending on membership level) SUNS Shop voucher, free public transport to and from Metricon Stadium home games, GA entry to Round 13 Townsville game against St Kilda and Round 21 Gabba QClash, Reward & Recognition Program, member events and offers, Light Tower Bar access (18+), away game priority seat purchase.
Cheapest adult membership: Suns Supporter: $55. One home game GA, member pack, cooler bag, member events and offers.
Cheapest adult GF guarantee: Gold Membership: $529. Premium home game reserved seat, access to away Gabba QClash, member pack and benefits, cooler bag, four Metricon game passes, Reward & Recognition Program, GF guarantee, priority to upgrade to Platinum membership, choice of $50 merchandise pack or $30 Suns Shop voucher.
AFLW: AFLW Foundation Member for 2020: adult $99, junior $35, family (2/2) $219. Foundation Member certificate, pin, cap, meet and greet function, numbered memberships one to 1000, plus choice of free 2019 Suns three-game membership for a first-time member friend or Suns Foundation donation.
Other: New this year — Junior members receive a Bluetooth wireless speaker, new reward and recognition program, more member events, plus upgrades to the GC SUNS Members Bar on Match Day.
GWS
GA eight-game premium home membership (no 11-game home GA): adult $258, concession $185, junior $107, family $605 (2/4)
Adult member pack: Beanie, cap, lanyard, sticker, Spotless members’ bar access, 10 per cent discount on Spotless Stadium Suttor Stand tickets for friends, Royal Easter Show entry.
Cheapest adult membership: Giants Supporter: $69. Member pack, week 1-3 finals priority ticket access if Giants compete.
Cheapest adult GF guarantee: 200 Club ($220 — limited numbers) + Giants Supporter ($69) = $289. 200 Club event and merchandise item, member pack, weeks 1-3 finals priority ticket access if GWS competes, GF guarantee.
AFLW: AFLW supporter — adult: $68, concession: $53, junior: $32, family: $165. Adult: Visor, tote bag, lanyard, sticker. Juniors also get a personalised sticker sheet.
Other: New membership merchandise range and unique inner sanctum experiences for groups of 15 or more. A member benefits program is also being planned.
PORT ADELAIDE
GA 11-game home membership: Adult $220, concession $170, junior $75, family — no family GA membership. Two adults and two children: $590.
Adult member pack: Member pen, pin, lanyard, sticker, exclusive emails, 10 per cent Port Club, Prince of Wales & Port Store discount.
Cheapest adult membership: Football Club: $85. No games. Member pack and benefits.
Cheapest adult GF guarantee
Platinum Essential Power: $440. Open Western Stand home game seating, reserved seat upgrade option, member pack and benefits, GF guarantee, 10 per cent Port Club, Prince of Wales & Port Store discount, access to four SANFL games and Adelaide Oval SANFL finals.
SYDNEY
GA 11-game home membership (SCG): Adult $245, concession $196, youth $102 (15-18 as of January 1, 2019), junior $60, family — new this year: Your Footy Family allows fans to create a family membership with any club packages e.g. mum, grandma, 18-year-old and a four-year-old = Your Footy Family. Prices varies according to membership types.
Adult member pack: ISC member cap or beanie, lanyard, key ring, bumper sticker, fixture magnet, 2019 Swans Magazine, eNews service with club news alerts and team information, member functions and events, member rewards including 15 per cent off extra home game reserved seat tickets and 10 per cent Swanshop discount.
Cheapest Adult Membership — Non-Access: Swans Supporter: $83. All adult membership benefits as listed above plus a Sydney Swans tablet case and pen.
Cheapest Adult GF Guarantee: VIC Gold: Adult $182 + Premiership Club $100 = $282.
GA entry to all Sydney Swans away matches at the MCG or Marvel Stadium, Red Zone entry to any three Sydney Swans SCG home matches, member pack and benefits, GF guarantee, Premiership Club binoculars and exclusive monthly updates from the coaches.
Other: VIC Flexi 11. Follow one team in two cities with access to any 11 Swans matches at Marvel Stadium, the MCG or the SCG in either season 2019 or 2020. At the SCG, entry is in GA for VIC Flexi 11 or our Red Zone for VIC Flexi 11 with Premiership Club. At the MCG and Marvel Stadium, entry is GA for all Swans matches. Adult $320, concession $215, youth
$215, junior $105
WEST COAST
No 11-game home memberships.
All home game access memberships are sold out.
Members must progress through the In The Wings waitlist membership ($70) to access Optus Stadium memberships as they become available. In the Wings Includes a member pack, member eNews, member events, Team Store offers, waiting list place for up to two adults and two juniors.
Adult member pack:
Enviro bag, lanyard and ticket wallet, fixture magnet, bumper sticker, lapel pin, Team Store voucher, Limited edition ISC member scarf, Eagle Eye subscription, Yearbook, eNews subscription
Cheapest adult membership: Eagles Nest: $50. No games, exclusive digital content, weekly eNews, online Eagle Eye magazine, lanyard, fixture magnet, sticker set, lapel pin, West Coast Eagles Team Store discounts.
Cheapest adult GF guarantee: A-Reserve reserved seat membership: $840 (all West coast GF guarantees are sold out). Home game reserved seats (11 games), member pack, priority access to Captain’s Club members’ bar, special edition scarf.
Outside WA: Victorian Gold Watch the West Coast Eagles in Melbourne, with GA access to five Eagles home and away matches at the MCG and Marvel Stadium (excludes GHMBA Stadium; additional fees and charges apply to upgrade to reserved seating) — adult $125, concession $100, junior $65, family (2+2) $300. See website for further details.
Victorian Platinum Includes up to 11 AFL matches at the MCG and Marvel Stadium (excludes GHMBA Stadium and Anzac Day MCG match) and international cricket at the MCG in season 2019; additional fees and charges apply to upgrade to reserved seating — adult $330, concession $245, junior $155. See westcoasteagles.com.au for further detail.
Interstate: Up to two reserved seat tickets to the West Coast Eagles match in your home state (QLD, SA, NSW or NT), plus general admission entry to one West Coast Eagles match in Melbourne — adult $140, concession $115, junior $60. See website for further details.
GENERAL NOTES
• AFL club game access members have free general admission (GA) entry to their club’s JLT Community Series games (subject to availability, upgrade fees may apply).
• Most club memberships include a personalised card.
• Unless specified, home memberships are general admission (GA) and subject to capacity (Sydney’s Red Zone membership sets aside a GA area).
• Publications are generally one per household.
• Juniors must be under 15 on January 1, 2019.
• Most Victorian junior GA memberships admit to local home and away games, subject to capacity. (Essendon junior memberships must specify away access).
• Youth members generally must be under 20 on January 1, 2019 but this may vary.
• Family membership = adults/juniors (Sydney and Port Adelaide don’t have a set option).
• Most clubs’ adult memberships include club voting rights.
• Most game access memberships (with a barcode) include weeks 1-3 finals ticket priority access if your team participates.
• Most game access memberships allow holders to pay a premium to upgrade to a reserved seat if needed.
• A Grand Final (GF) guarantee means guaranteed access to purchase a ticket should your team participate.
• AFLW teams in 2019 include Adelaide, Brisbane, Carlton, Collingwood, Fremantle, Geelong, GWS, Melbourne, North Melbourne and Western Bulldogs.
— Cheryl Critchley is AFL Fans Association vice president and a Richmond member
Originally published as What do you get for your AFL club membership in 2019?
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