If I had to choose one item I'd choose the scarf over the cap anyday. I also disagree with using the scarf as an incentive for early signup - EVERYONE wants the scarf and not everyone signs up early and I've heard of many members upset their scarf didn't arrive, only to find out later it was because they didn't sign up early...not cool. Think of something else to push early signups, I like the idea of a major prize personally...won't worry me too much if I lose, won't probably worry me if I don't sign up mega early either but the scarf would then go to all members, not just earlybirds. Can you tell I like the idea of the scarf?
My pressing issues stem from being interstate. The Long Distance 5 didn't provide much value at all this year. With fixturing seeing the boys in Queensland once this year, it leaves 4 games going to waste for many members who don't have the cash to travel to Melbourne this year (a common complaint I've heard). If you were to add up the cost of the Adult 3 membership plus the cost of the Suns game in the Gabba, it would have probably been cheaper to do that for one game, and still get the members pack. My idea is to have a flat membership rate for interstate supporters which includes a minimum one game, say $50 with one game. Then, should you find yourself in Melbourne, be able to purchase walk up tickets if available through the club at a discounted rate.
The other thing I'm hearing that's an issue with interstate fans is how detached they all feel from being part of 'The Club.' There's lots of functions, training sessions etc on all the time and granted, Carlton is a Victorian team. However it might help keep interstate membership up, especially during seasons (like 2011) where Melbourne games are havily favoured to have a few groups of players do the rounds in the offseason. Maybe do a little tour and have an 'Interstate Members Sign Up/Re-Sign Day' during the off season in major cities (Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Gold Coast, Brisbane etc) where current members can get some photos and signatures and re-sign on the day, as well as getting new supporters to join up on the day also. I don't know the figures for interstate members so I don't know how feasible it would be, but having a one-off 'after the game room access' ticket (or maybe a 1:5 chance of winning one?) at one of the interstate games for members? I don't know. The Club need to focus a lot more on treating their interstate members as an important part of the picture. We don't get half the opportunities to interact with the players in both formal and informal settings as Victorian supporters do. Again I know that's par for the course, but our money's worth just as much.
Just saying...
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