Richmond's Victorian-based members haven't been able to attend a match in person all season but the reigning premiers have surpassed the magical 100,000 member mark for a third consecutive season. On the other side, Essendon recorded 84,237 members in 2019 and have fallen to 66,686 this year. background-color: #104E8B; There were dire predictions when the COVID-19 pandemic hit that it would result in a significant fall in club memberships, but the evidence points to the contrary. In total, 1,057,572 memberships were sold in 2019 – the second consecutive year club memberships exceeded over one million. “They laid the foundations for our recent success and have stood firm during this incredibly difficult period. “We also know many of our members would have loved to support the club this year but were prevented from doing so through their own personal circumstances. This is despite most members being unable to attend games because of the COVID-19 crisis. It was the first time West Coast had topped the AFL membership tally, meaning it was also the first time a non-Victorian club had finished first. North Melbourne — 38,667 (2019 tally: 42,419 | -8.8%), 16. Brisbane Lions. The AFL has revealed this year’s membership numbers, with West Coast edging out Richmond for top spot. The AFL on Wednesday morning released the total AFL club membership numbers for the 2020 season, which saw the Tigers dethroned from the membership ladder despite cracking the 100,000 mark for the third straight season. border: 1px solid #CCC; The two powerhouses broke the 100,000 barrier, with a large gap to Collingwood in third place. 2019 Members. The Tigers' membership tally stands at 100,196 after achieving six figures in 2018 (100,726) a year after the club won its first premiership since 1980 and then reached 103,358 members last year. “We have been blown away by the loyalty and commitment footy fans around the country have demonstrated this season.”. “The commitment members made to their clubs is a key reason why all 18 clubs were able to survive a challenging and unprecedented year. "Unfortunately these measures are simply unavoidable as we look to stabilise the club in the short-to-mid term. table.tableizer-table { “They should be proud of what they have achieved – for the third time - and I know the playing group feel the strength of our membership base. With Unrivaled access to the AFL Reserve, you won't miss any of the big moments during the 2020 Toyota AFL Premiership Season with AFL Membership Sep 9th, 2020. font-size: 12px; }, © 2020, SEN All Rights The AFL says it is the nineteenth consecutive year of growth. Brisbane Lions — 29,277 (2019 tally: 28,023 | +4.5%), 18. This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. Port Adelaide, North Melbourne, Melbourne, Geelong, Hawthorn and the Bulldogs all also had decreases. West Coast are hot on Richmond's heels in 2020 after signing 99,000 members for the first time and have the 100,000 mark in their sights. The AFL has released the membership numbers for all 18 clubs in what has been a record-breaking year for the league. It will enable us to come out of this pandemic as strong as we were when we went into it.”. Said Gale: "As a result of the current situation, we have had to make the heartbreaking decision to make a number of administration staff redundant. However considering the coronavirus-affected year, which has seen many lose their jobs and footy crowds be scrapped then reduced, the AFL said it was satisfied the number had only dropped by 64,718 (6.1%). border: 1px solid #CCC; padding: 4px; color: #FFF; Hawthorn — 76,343 (2019 tally: 81,211 | -6%), 5. Carlton, Gold Coast, GWS, St Kilda and the Eagles broke their membership records. We’re building something special – the next chapter of the Bloods – and we know our members will be there with us through every step of the journey.”. The Swans also took a hit by losing over 13,500 members in 2020, while Port Adelaide was also slightly down despite sitting on top of the AFL ladder all season. “Our members are just extraordinary,” he said. New to Kayo? West Coast are hot on Richmond's heels in 2020 after signing 99,000 members for the first time and have the 100,000 mark in their sights. Adelaide. Gold Coast Suns — 16,236 (2019 tally: 13,649 | +19%). To those in our Swans family who are doing it tough, we are thinking of you, and look forward to welcoming you back as members in the future.”, “Everyone at our club is incredibly excited about what the future holds. Port Adelaide — 46,820 (2019 tally: 51,951 | -9.9%), 13. font-weight: bold; Essendon and Melbourne’s membership bases both shrunk by more than 20 per cent, with the Bombers down nearly 18,000 from their 2019 tally. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. Collingwood — 76,862 (2019 tally: 85,226 | -9.8%), 4. Essendon — 66,686 (2019 tally: 84,237 | -20.8%), 7. “In a challenging year for everyone, the clubs worked extremely hard to stay connected to their members and in turn the members supported the game in a way we would never have expected,” AFL commercial manager Kylie Rogers said. Fremantle — 51,577 (2019 tally: 51,431 | +0.3% ), 10. West Coast Eagles — 100,776 (2019 tally: 90,445 | +11.2%), 2. In announcing that Richmond had signed 100,000 members, Gale pointed to "the strength of our membership base". By Marc Churches. Current Membership Numbers. LISTEN TO THE LATEST EDITION OF THE FIRST CRACK PODCAST BELOW, OR TAP HERE TO SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES OR SPOTIFY. 28,023. “On behalf of the AFL and all the clubs, thank you.”, 1. These are all wonderful people and the situation they find themselves in, is no fault of their own. AFL CLUB memberships have hit an all-time record of 1,057,572 members. Club. At Punt Road, the situation is particularly remarkable, but points to the power of the Tiger Army, which has enjoyed premiership success in 2017 and 2019 after decades in the wilderness. St Kilda — 48,588 (2019 tally: 43,038 | +12.9%), 11. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. GWS Giants — 30,841 (2019 tally: 30,109 | +2.4%), 17. AFLW memberships sharply rose in 2020, increasing by 49 per cent, driven by the four expansion teams. You’ve shown your passion and commitment through the most challenging of times and we will continue to find ways to give back to you. Richmond chief executive Brendan Gale last week confirmed that some administration staff were being made redundant due to the "unprecedented financial challenges" that "will extend into next year and potentially beyond". The AFL has revealed this yearâs membership numbers, with West Coast edging out Richmond for top spot. “We are facing unprecedented financial challenges now, and into the immediate future, and the continued support of our members will help the club absorb this stress. License this article AFL 2020 Melbourne — 40,571 (2019 tally: 52,421 | -22.6%), 14. Sydney Swans — 48,322 (2019 tally: 61,912 | -21.9%), 12. .tableizer-table th { “To the members who have been able to support the club through 2020 – everyone at our club thanks you. Adelaide — 54,891 (2019 tally: 64,437 | -14.9%), 9. Scott Spits is a sports reporter for The Age, Tiger Army roars: 100,000 members for a third straight season. Picture: Michael Klein, Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly >, Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Richmond — 100,420 (2019 tally: 103,358 | -2.8%), 3. For the second time in AFL history and in back-to-back seasons, total club membership have exceeded one million members. 2020 Members. The Tigers this week also revealed that they would not field a women's team in the VFLW competition next year. By Nic Negrepontis 2020-09-09T08:11+10:00. The Tiger Army in all its power.Credit:Getty Images. Western Bulldogs — 38,876 (2019 tally: 44,373 | -12.4%), 15. The Eagles were one of five clubs to also break their all-time membership records amid the COVID-19 pandemic, joining Carlton, Gold Coast Suns, GWS Giants and St Kilda. Victorian powerhouses cop brutal drops as 2020 AFL club membership numbers revealed. It was just the second time in the past 30 years AFL club membership numbers had decreased year-on-year, with the exceptions being in 2000 (Sydney Olympic Games) and 2020 (COVID-19). margin: 3px; The strong membership numbers - and the revenue that comes with them - emerge at the same time as football economics are being reset due to the coronavirus, with the AFL and numerous clubs undergoing drastic cost-cutting, including the laying off of staff. 64,437. ? “Footy is about connection and a sense of belonging and this remarkable number demonstrates AFL members are the most passionate and loyal members across all sports,” McLachlan said. F Share T Tweet Q SMS W WhatsApp B Email G J Tumblr L LinkedIn. AFL 2020 club by club membership numbers revealed . Nic Naitanui’s West Coast Eagles topped the AFL membership ladder for 2020. Carlton — 67,035 (2019 tally: 64,269 | +4.3%), 6. Reserved. Sep 9th, 2020. AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan paid tribute to the fans that had remained loyal to their respective clubs. Instead, it was the Eagles that passed 100,000 members, finishing with a total of 100,776. It was just the second time in the past 30 years AFL club membership numbers had decreased year-on-year, with the exceptions being in 2000 (Sydney Olympic Games) and 2020 (COVID-19). Geelong — 60,066 (2019 tally: 65,063 | -7.6%), 8. } In total, the AFL reported 992,854 total memberships this year — 669,745 adults, 90,042 concessional members and 233,067 juniors — down from the all-time record of 1,057,572 set last. St Kilda haven’t played in front of a home crowd all season but have just broken their all-time membership record, with almost 50,000 fans signing up in 2020. .tableizer-table td { SCROLL DOWN TO SEE THE FULL MEMBERSHIP LADDER, Kayo is your ticket to the 2020 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly >. Collingwood, Hawthorn, Geelong, Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne all took slight hits, but the Blues and Lions both recorded upswings. Five clubs have surpassed their memberships number from last year despite COVID-19 wreaking havoc on the AFL season. } We have a responsibility to deliver our members a strong and sustainable football club and in times like this, that unfortunately means making some very difficult decisions.". But Swans chief executive Tom Harley said 98 per cent of Swans members had chosen to keep some or all of their membership contribution with the club since the season disruption. The two powerhouses broke the 100,000 barrier, with a large gap to Collingwood in third place. The AFL and clubs have reported that about 1 per cent of members have requested refunds across the competition. Overall, the league totalled 992,854 members, tantalisingly close to seven figures. Picture: Chris Hyde, Nic Naitanui’s Eagles had a record number of members sign up. The Magpies also dropped from 85,226 to 76,862 and Adelaide from 64,437 to 54,891. “Our football club will be forever grateful to the members who have been able to stand with us this season, in what has been an incredibly difficult year for the entire community,” Harley said. Watch every match of every round Live & On-Demand. font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; Become an AFL Member in 2020 Are you ready for 2020?
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