First, the pricing scheme is basically the same as it was for 2017. Second and related to point one, this time there can be no confusion about what is and isn't included - a confusion which in any case only really existed in the disingenuous mind of president Leo Athanasakis. So, now only home controlled league matches (no finals) and FFA Cup games up until the round of 32
Third, unless you're buying a new membership
Update 11/12/17
Purchase my membership this afternoon, and got this email.
If you are an existing 2017 SMFC Member, you will be able to use your existing card with all your entitlements being updated based on the level of membership that you have selected.Also, it looks like the club has ditched the membership portal that they had been using the past few seasons.
They've also scrapped the "priority entry to Social Club" feature of the 2017 full membership. Curious.
ReplyDeleteAnd, by clarifying Lakeside Only, if we host another early rounds Dockerty Cup game at Northcote (or similar) we know now that we'll be going to the pocket.
The only positive to come from this membership release is we wont see the pitiful and pathetic scenes where the club charged us members entry for the Bentleigh semi final and FFA Cup semi final match, even though we were CLEARLY entitled to free entry.
ReplyDeleteThe club may claim that it has held prices constant, but it has effectively reduced the number of benefits offered as compared to last season. I struggle to see how this type of strategy will work towards growing the membership base.
Plus the fine print of entry to home matches held at Lakeside only is disturbing. It is these types of gestures that make membership less attractive. At the end of the day, it comes down to value. If people see a lack of it, they'll be less inclined to part with their cash.