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PostPosted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:27 am 
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http://carltonfc.com.au/default.asp?pg=events

Put it in your diary folks.


I know this has been mentioned before but why supporters are charged to enter is beyond me. :?

I would have thought it was a great opportunity to get people along and introduce them to the experience of the Carlton Football Club and view them as potential members.
Not to make a bit of coin.

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Saying what time it starts would also be handy....


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PostPosted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 10:04 am 
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I'll be there.

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$10 for non members....I'm sorry but I agree, thats rich.

The whole purpose is to encourage memberships, to slug someone who has an intent to purchase a membership on the day $10 is very, very rich and misguided.


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PostPosted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 3:53 pm 
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Charging people to attend the family day is pretty pathetic.....Do you know what Collingwood are charging for their family day???? Absolutely nothing. That's how a professional club markets itself.......

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bluechucky wrote:
$10 for non members....I'm sorry but I agree, thats rich.

The whole purpose is to encourage memberships, to slug someone who has an intent to purchase a membership on the day $10 is very, very rich and misguided.


Yeah, agree too. Ridiculous.

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 4:32 pm 
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Blue Vain wrote:

I know this has been mentioned before but why supporters are charged to enter is beyond me. :?



Spot on. I said the same last year and think the price has actually gone up! Strange thing last year was that they had the membership tents outside the ground so I stood in the queue to hand over social club fees for Dad and myself (about $650 total) before being told they wanted more before I could go inside!

The day is a good idea, but should be focussed on getting members, not revenue at the turnstile. The latter approach is too short-sighted, if people (especially junior supporters) have a great time at days like this they will be supporters for life.


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PostPosted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 9:58 pm 
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I tend to agree that it's too much to ask for non-members. The club should take the $10 entry fee off their membership fee if they join up on the day.

I also reckon paid up 2006 members should be able to walk through the gates for nothing, but I'm not gonna cry over a fiver.

The day should be all about winning hearts and minds rather than trying to make a couple of grand.


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PostPosted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 11:04 pm 
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Yep stuff it I'm not going. I'll pay my membership money before the season starts - slogging me an extra $10 because I haven't got it yet is a joke. It's off to Daylesford with the girls instead I think!

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If it really upsets people off, then put it in writing and send it to the club.
Don't forget to include your name and membership number.

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And I assume Balfours are sponsoring it, so they will pay for the kids rides. Memberships and merchandise should cover most costs.
If the players put on a BBQ you would rake in the coin.
I think we really really are cash poor, to do this?
At least have a raffle ticket for the ten bucks and give away a signed Campo Essendon* jumper left in car park last trade week to burn or some player signed pictures DVD's, etc.
Maybe even have Walks belt out a song or player idol or something, like TFS gala.
The sight of Cameron Croad looking very weary standing with farm animals in the kids petting zoo playing with his mobile, and talking to some young underdressed ladies looking for more than innocent fun is etched on my brain.
That said I'll be there.

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I probably shouldn't say this but ....is "The Delicious Food" Balfours Pies?

I bought a couple at Safeway (frozen) and compared to even 4 and 20's they are absolute *$&%^&! .....one bite and I threw them in the bin.

Yeah....I know you've gotta heat them up....saw that coming.... 8)

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"Roving Performers Roving". Interesting.

$10 that's a bit steep for non members, like you said. I dunno if I'm going to go now. Yikes. And I really wanted to go. With luck, my Dad will say yes. He owes me for last year anyway.

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Sounds more fun in Newcastle FOC: Animals, wrestling and roving performers......
To quote the coach (not the cat the other one)
"He came out of nowhere, complete with a cat on his shoulder, if you don't mind, and walked up to me saying, 'This is my coach'. A few of the local rugby boys grabbed him very quickly and threw him out."

Hore then made his way to Carlton's intra-club practice match, arriving on a tricycle.

But seriously can this cat coach?, mine would put his paw up for the job if Pago steps down. He's great in the box on matchdays (if sand filled) or whenever he needs a comfort break. All business -no magazine reading.
I even have a slogan taken from the mid-nineties "Unleash the Mr Peeps"
(He commands respect, like Mr Hiddink).

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I agree it should be for free....
I havent recieved my membership yet does that mean ill have to pay full price!!!!

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Latest Family Day News :)

I heard that 2006 Members will get free entry to the Family Day on presentation of their 2006 membership Card or proof of purchase. Only non-members require to pay:

Adult $10
Child $5
Family $25 ( 2 x Adult / 2 x Children)

Now are we goin' or what ?


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confirmed via the club e-newsletter...nice to see they are listening!

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And don't forget the 2006 Carlton Family Day at Princes Park on Sunday February 26 from 11am-3pm. All 2006 Members will receive FREE ENTRY on the Day. Activities include the presentation of the 2006 team, Animal Farm, Jumping Castle, Roving Performers, Face Painting, Interactive Zone, Children's Rides and Camp Australia Clinics with players involved with all the activities during the day. Delicious food, snacks & beverages will be available, together with 2006 Merchandise & Memberships available



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Mrs Caz wrote:
confirmed via the club e-newsletter...nice to see they are listening!

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And don't forget the 2006 Carlton Family Day at Princes Park on Sunday February 26 from 11am-3pm. All 2006 Members will receive FREE ENTRY on the Day. Activities include the presentation of the 2006 team, Animal Farm, Jumping Castle, Roving Performers, Face Painting, Interactive Zone, Children's Rides and Camp Australia Clinics with players involved with all the activities during the day. Delicious food, snacks & beverages will be available, together with 2006 Merchandise & Memberships available



Aren't then Roving performers "roving" any longer?? Damn..
HAve to say, if you have kids ..this is a fantastic day out and the players etc are sooo approachable. Tours of the change rooms and lockers are brilliant also if you don't have kids

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It is a good day....but not as good as the day after a Flag win!

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