The Membership Dept's answer on the cooler should be "as a Carlton member, you'll already be cooler than most, so it's superfluous to your needs"

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And so while others miserably pledge themselves to the pursuit of ambition and brief power, I will be stretched out in the shade, singing.

Nah, they'd make it a 'reward' for signing up early like the crappy hats apparently are.

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"One of my favorite philosophical tenets is that people will agree with you only if they already agree with you. You do not change people's minds." - Frank Zappa

Thanks for that, DAD

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#DonTheStash

I'd prefer they had an option to take out the crap and just pay for the games and seats.

Quite frankly, Only thing worthwhile is the fridge magnet advertising where, who and when we play so the wife knows not to double book me and also to highlight the Friday/Saturday nights I may be drunk upon arrival home.

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"I will rejoice in their anguish, delight in their failure and revel in our success"

We are Carlton, @#$%&! the rest !!!!!!

Everything else is garbage, even the cooler would make my eyes roll.

The crap is for the kids who are still way naive enough to think they're getting something for free.

Whatever is in the membership pack is paid for by no one else but yourself....

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"I will rejoice in their anguish, delight in their failure and revel in our success"

We are Carlton, @#$%&! the rest !!!!!!

Carlton could be truly innovative and introduce a 'build-your-own' membership.
They won't though.

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"One of my favorite philosophical tenets is that people will agree with you only if they already agree with you. You do not change people's minds." - Frank Zappa

So here's a list of comparable (to the Gold Coast one) for interstate club memberships for Victorians.

Greater Western Sydney - Victorian Giant = $220

[*] Entry to all GIANTS matches played at the MCG and Etihad Stadium in the AFL Reserve (subject to capacity)
[*] Entry to 6 Toyota AFL Premiership Season matches at the MCG in the AFL Reserve (excluding finals) to make up 11 Victorian games (excluding ANZAC Day)
[*] 2013 GIANTS Member pack including a GIANTS member cap, member card and lanyard, bumper sticker and fixture magnet
[*] Access to the members bar in Sydney and post match functions
[*] Access to upgrade your entry at the MCG or Etihad Stadium to a reserved seat at the cost of the booking fee
[*] Entry to the AFL Members reserve at the MCG for weeks 1-2 of finals in Melbourne, subject to the GIANTS participating.
[*] Access to purchase guest passes into the AFL Reserve subject to availability
[*] Access to purchase general admission tickets to International Cricket at the MCG in the AFL Members Reserve
[*] Priority access to purchase tickets for GIANTS home matches in Sydney and the ACT

Sydney Swans - Victorian Membership 'Full Blooded AFL Platinum' = $250

[*] Entry into the AFL Members Reserve at the MCG and Etihad Stadium for all Sydney Swans games in 2013
[*] Entry into the AFL Members Reserve at the MCG for any six (6) non Sydney Swans games in the 2013 home and away season (excluding ANZAC Day)*
[*] Entry to three (3) Sydney Swans home games played at the SCG or ANZ stadium in the General Admission area*
[*] Access to Level 1, AFL Reserve Seating at Etihad Stadium when the Sydney Swans play – AFL Membership booking fee applies**
[*] 2013 Member pack and benefits
[*] Access to purchase guest passes into AFL Reserve (Subject to availability)
[*] Access to purchase general admission tickets to International cricket at the MCG in the AFL Members Reserve (2013/2014 Cricket season)
[*] Entry into the AFL Members reserved at the MCG for weeks 1-2 of the finals in Melbourne, subject to Sydney Swans participation
[*] Entry to all NAB Cup matches including finals*
[*] 10% discount on reserved seat tickets to Sydney Swans home matches
[*] Juniors also receive Swans Squad membership with this package
[*] All members will receive a 10% discount on merchandise purchased online through the Swanshop.

Brisbane Lions - Victorian Plus = $210

[*] General Admission entry to the AFL Reserve for 4 Lions away matches at the MCG and Etihad Stadium
[*] General Admission entry to 5 Lions home matches at the Gabba
[*] General Admission entry to the AFL Reserve for 5 EXTRA non-Lions matches at the MCG excluding ANZAC Day match
[*] Membership Kit that includes a member card, club lanyard, card holder, sticker and $15 Lions merchandise voucher
[*] Free entry to all NAB Cup matches including Finals
[*] Access to purchase General Admission tickets to International Cricket matches at the MCG in the AFL Reserve
[*] Access to purchase a ticket for Week 1-3 Finals subject to availability and Lions participation
[*] FREE ticket to Lions vs Collingwood NAB Cup pre-season game at Etihad Stadium
[*] FREE General Admission guest ticket to a Lions Melbourne game of your choice (conditions apply)
[*] Priority access to purchase tickets to Lions vs Geelong game at Simonds Stadium plus access to members-only bus trip
[*] Exclusive 10% discount for Lions Shop
[*] AGM voting rights (for members over 18 years of age)

Fremantle - Victorian membership = $135

[*] Entry into the public reserve area at any Fremantle away qualifying games played in Melbourne during the 2013 season (subject to availability).
[*] 2013 membership lanyard and personalised membership card.
[*] 2013 members pack, including 2013 membership pin, pen and bumper sticker.
[*] 2013 fixture magnet.
[*] 10 per cent discount at the Fremantle Dockers Team stores by calling 08 9433 7192 and quoting your 2013 membership number.
[*] Weekly Freo Matters eNewsletter (to members who have provided a valid email address).
[*] Subscription to Docker, the official magazine of the Fremantle Dockers (one per household).
[*] Access to purchase 2013 Toyota AFL Final Series tickets to games in which Fremantle participates.
[*] Access to the Members’ Bar and Cafe at Fremantle home qualifying games if attending WA game.
[*] Voting rights at club elections for members over the age of 18.

West Coast Eagles - Victorian 11-game membership = $280

[*] Entry to all 2013 West Coast Eagles qualifying away games played in Melbourne.
[*] Entry into the AFL reserve at the MCG for up to five home and away season games that the West Coast Eagles are not participating in.
[*] Access to pre-reserve a seat in the AFL Members Level 1 area at Etihad Stadium for West Coast Eagles qualifying away games.
[*] Priority access to purchase a reserved seat in the AFL reserve at the MCG for weeks 1 and 2 of the finals series, in which the WCE are participating in.
[*] Priority access to purchase a ticket within the WCE club membership allocation for weeks 3 and 4 of the finals series in which the WCE are participating in.
[*] Access to purchase a ticket to the international cricket at the MCG in the AFL reserve at general admission prices during the 2013/2014 season.
[*] Access into West Coast Eagles post match functions at away matches.
[*] Free entry to check out the inspiring exhibits at the National Sports Museum, in the MCG.
[*] Lanyard, Card, Stickers, Lapel Pin, Team Poster, Fridge Magnet, Discount Voucher, Eagle Eye Magazine x 2, 2012 Commemorative Year Book.

Adelaide Crows - Victorian 11-Game membership = $250 or $265 for Grand Final guarantee.

[*] General admission access to all Crows away games in Melbourne
[*] General Admission entry to 6 non-Crows games at the MCG
[*] Access to purchase guest passes into the AFL Reserve (subject to availability)
[*] 2013 members kit
[*] General Admission entry into the AFL Members Reserve at the MCG for AFL Finals weeks 1-2 (subject to the Crows competing)
[*] Meet players, staff and other Crows members at Victorian Members Day
[*] Access to purchase general admission tickets to International cricket at MCG in AFL Members Reserve
[*] 2013 Official Club Yearbook
[*] Subscription to 'The Pride' magazine
[*] Priority to purchase tickets to Crows home games at AAMI Stadium
[*] Priority access to finals tickets
[*] 15% discount at CROWmania
[*] 'Members Update' weekly email

Port Adelaide - Victorian = $145

[*] Entry to all Power games played at the MCG, Etihad Stadium and Simonds Stadium.
[*] Access to any 2 Power home games at AAMI Stadium (excluding Showdown)
[*] 2013 Member Pack (Bumper sticker, pen, card, lanyard)

why would you buy a carlton membership?

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*(grow - fun - gah)

Yeah but whatabout your whataboutism.

Well...Fremantle and Port you get stuff all, but I was surprised to see what the Eagles and Swans had to offer. That leads me to believe that the GC and GWS Victorian memberships will be around for quite a while and this isn't some 'introductory handout' based on their recent introduction to the AFL.

I'm quite sure none of the other clubs would care too much about this unless there was a large uptake or sudden spike in supporters of Victorian clubs buying an interstate clubs' membership. That isn't likely to happen. Still...I find this all very interesting.

so what do you get as a Carlton interstate member?

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Not as much as Victorian members of other clubs.

Cap. Keyring. The all-important lanyard. Stickers and fridge magnet.

GA entry to a couple of home matches. $2 discount (or something equally as pissy) on away match seats.

Whoop de f'ing do

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And so while others miserably pledge themselves to the pursuit of ambition and brief power, I will be stretched out in the shade, singing.

KK - I was under the impression interstate and long-distance members would be receiving an I AM CARLTON apron in 2013...not a cap. Is this incorrect?

They might, but only if they can charge you a premium for the "privilege"

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#GUILTY

I just took the membership test to 'help me decide' and got this message

Sorry there are no memberships for the options you selected.

Please try adjusting your selection.

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"The ability to speak doesn't make you intelligent." Qui-Gon Jinn 15-05-2005

"there’s more chance of me becoming the full forward for the [Western Bulldogs] than there is of any change in the Labor Party." Julia Gillard 18-05-2010

My mistake. So I'll get something else which according to MrsKK shows I'm just "the house bitch"

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And so while others miserably pledge themselves to the pursuit of ambition and brief power, I will be stretched out in the shade, singing.

AFL should be offering you entry to Sydney / GWS games also, pitiful

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Between our dreams and actions lies this world

There is no interstate membership

its 'long distance membership'

$130

and we get @#$%&! all

Access to any 5 home or away games in Melbourne.
Personalised Membership Card
Member Lanyard and Ticket Wallet
Member Scarf
Bumper Stickers
Season Guide magazine
Inside Carlton magazine
Exclusive weekly emails from Mick Malthouse
Access to purchase a ticket through the Club for any interstate games played in your home state.
Priority access to purchase finals tickets in Weeks 1 to 3 if Carlton is participating.
Match day access to the Social Club room at the MCG and Etihad Stadium for home games.
Social Club Medallion
Chance to win one of two double Change Room Passes at a game during the season.
I AM CARLTON Apron (Adult Members Only).
I AM CARLTON Lunch Box (Junior Members only).



and still have to pay the ticket price to go to carlton games here in WA (if lucky enough to be actually able to secure one)

and being in WA or even other states far away from melbourne - how many people that these memberships are so called designed for - get to 5 games in melbourne?

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Yeah but whatabout your whataboutism.

The criteria is 120kms from Melbourne CBD. So that's a 1.5 - 2hr drive to allow for traffic. I'd say plenty. But therein lies part of the problem. Needs to be a fair dinkum interstate membership.

Oh...and fellas - when you get the apron - can we start a separate 'Apron' thread with attached photo of you wearing your 'I AM CARLTON' Apron? Cheers!

yep - seriously Apron !?!? whose bright idea was that?

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Yeah but whatabout your whataboutism.