Revenue from club membership in 2019 was down $2.15 million to $18.5m, offset by an increase in match revenue of $592,852 to $6.33 million, which showed more fans had purchased tickets on match day rather than through membership last season. The bleak 10 per cent drop in membership revenue for Fremantle came as it increased income from other streams last season such as signage ($366,765) and functions and events ($522,264). We are really looking forward to seeing you all when the season starts on July 18 & 19! “The difficult thing for us is the uncertainty. Congratulations to our Year 8’s who were 2019 premiers! Public interactions between players and fans would be limited while the coronavirus crisis was active, Garlick said. "Our fans have been incredibly loyal throughout the past four seasons when we have missed finals and we are optimistic that, with improved performance on the field, we will also see significant improvement in our future financial results.". Fremantle Dockers' membership drifts after an AFL season marked by frustrating losses ABC News Sat, 20 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT Star Docker Stephen Hill ruled out of clash with Port Adelaide, teammate Jesse Hogan still set to play despite weight injury PerthNow THE Fremantle Dockers have said they will have the “most affordable” reserved membership seats in the AFL - as football’s move to the new Perth Stadium gathers momentum. But average home attendance figures for 2019 are expected to fall after another disappointing season that left coach Lyon sacked and former CEO Steve Rosich also departing. New Dockers coach Justin Longmuir, with president Dale Alcock and football boss Peter Bell, will feel pressure to get results in his first year.Credit:Getty Images. “We are planning for our season as normal but also understanding there is a possibility that could occur.”. We finished with two Year 7 teams, the Year 8’s, Year 11/12s from our Boys’ teams and the Year 9-11 Girls’ team in the finals! Fremantle has been contacted for comment. "2020 memberships are tracking to 50,000 but that [net membership revenue drop] quantifies the extent to which Fremantle members are abandoning the football club. Bringing you a new episode every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Pleasingly, he said, supporters continued to buy memberships. In the initial years the Club was run on traditional supporter group lines, with varying success. ASIC financial statements obtained by Radio 6PR Morning Show  host Gareth Parker revealed a 10 per cent drop in net membership revenue was the driving force behind the AFL club posting a $1.6 million loss last year, after a $326,000 profit in 2018. The type of memberships offered by the club since it moved to Optus Stadium have been greatly discounted as its poor run of form on field continued. Your child will be part of a well run club that has been recognised on a national level. Fremantle City Dockers JFC is a Gold Level Quality Club in the national Swisse Quality Club Program. MORE FOOTY: Duff’s 30-21 in Top 50 countdown. Fremantle City Dockers JFC is an official partner club of the Fremantle Dockers Football Club. Some existing adult members who were paying upwards of $800 for season memberships at the new stadium and then wanted to cancel at the end of 2018 were enticed to stay on board via cheaper 'flexi memberships' for as little as $80 a season. If it is one or two home games that is manageable. Dick Lawrence Oval, Cnr Lefroy Rd and Shepherd St, Beaconsfield 6162. New Dockers coach Justin Longmuir, with president Dale Alcock and football boss Peter Bell, will feel pressure to get results in his first year. Speaking at Fremantle’s season launch at Optus Stadium yesterday, Garlick described the situation as “fast moving and pretty fluid”. "Revenue down $2.2 million... that is the true cost of Freo members giving up on the club.". New Dockers chief executive officer Simon Garlick said the loss was part of a "conscious club reset" but supporter angst has risen slowly since the club's last finals appearance in 2015 and four seasons of unattractive football and embarrassing defeats under former coach Ross Lyon, who was sacked and replaced by favourite son and highly-regarded rookie coach Justin Longmuir. The club will hope Nat Fyfe can lead a turnaround on field after the departure of Ross Lyon last season. The draw will be undertaken on 15 October 2020 using a random number generator in line with WA Gaming and Wagering Commission Regulations at Fremantle Football Club, 31 Veterans Parade, Cockburn Central, WA 6164 and winners will be notified via email or telephone after the draw is complete. The AFL and clubs were likely to be guided by government advice on if and when to have lockouts, he said. “We have looked at scenarios form no impact whatsoever to slight decrease in sentiment and crowds being a bit concerned right through to the potential of a lockout. A community leader!”. Players were ushered in late to today’s launch, left as soon as possible and patrons were asked to limit autographs and selfies. It is expected to report more than 50,000 members for 2019. We are the only junior AFL footy club in the City of Fremantle, so if your kids want to play in Fremantle in a purple jumper in 2020, then get them down to us! We are the only junior AFL footy club in the City of Fremantle, so if your kids want to play in Fremantle in a purple jumper in 2020, then get them down to us! Fremantle chief executive Simon Garlick says Dockers’ membership is on track to reach 50,000 and ahead of the same time last year despite the threat of games being shut to the public because of the coronavirus threat. West Coast conversely averaged 53,250 fans to home fixtures in 2018 after averaging 36,751 in its last season at Subiaco Oval in 2017, a league record jump of 44 per cent. Our long standing President Leon Flanagan retired at our 2019 AGM and Vice President Benjamin Meakins was voted in to take his place. “We are tracking ahead of where we were at the same time last year. But it is not the number of members the club attracts that is vital for 2020 and beyond, but what they are willing to pay and whether the massive revenue drop is more than a "reset". Garlick blamed the club's $1.6 million loss on mainly four factors, including a decrease in net membership revenue, a restructure of club personnel, more investment in its AFLW operation and increased royalty payments to the WAFC. We are charging along as if the season is going ahead as normal and we haven’t seen any significant downturn at this point in time.”, “We need them (supporters) more than every in these sort of times and we are really pleased that it is continuing to track as it is.”. We had the highest nominations for Conference Fairest & Best counts with 6 players representing FCDJFC. We had our highest ever registrations, with over 477 players! But the 10 per cent drop in membership revenue, the club's biggest stream of income, in just 12 months will concern Fremantle's new-look executive. Fremantle City Dockers Junior Football Club, An official partner club of the Fremantle Dockers. Enjoy unlimited access to thewest.com.au and everyday digital editions on any device. Thursday - Monday papers home delivered with all of the latest footy news! You can read the AGM Minutes and Leon’s End of Year Report here. When and if government advice comes that there is a limitation around mass public gatherings we will deal with that,” he said. Obviously that would have a significant impact but we are working closely with the AFL to work out what the scenarios would be,” he said. The club will hope Nat Fyfe can lead a turnaround on field after the departure of Ross Lyon last season.Credit:AAP. Garlick hoped new rookie coach Justin Longmuir and his crop of 2020 players could help turn around the financial fortunes of Fremantle. OFFICIAL PARTNER PACKAGE . "A level to recognise exceptional club administration. Parker acquired the club's financial statements through an ASIC application that showed revenue generated from Dockers members dropped from $20.66 million in 2018 to $18.5 million last season, a decrease of almost $2.2 million in revenue he said represented the true cost of fan frustration. Register to play The Game tipping and fantasy by the end of Friday! A $2.2 million drop in 2019 membership revenue has deepened the financial misfortunes of the Fremantle Football Club after it battled several fronts on and off the field last season. If it turns out to be a whole season that is clearly going to have a significant financial impact.”. Parker said any business that lost 10 per cent of its biggest revenue stream would be worried. Please keep an eye on your email for further updates, as well as our Facebook and Instagram pages. We are not sure how people are going to react. © West Australian Newspapers Limited 2020. David writes about sports and lifestyle for WAtoday. Want to win a $10K early bird prize, Mazda BT-50, or share in a prize pool of more than $150,000? We can’t control that but what we can control is our response to those situations.”, Asked what the extent of the impact would be he said: “It spends on the quantum of it. "While the loss of more than $1.6 million is significant, it was part of a conscious club reset, so we are confident it is a one-off and look forward to continuing to build on our strong financial foundation," Garlick said in a statement released on the club's website on Tuesday evening. If the season goes ahead as planned is there going to be an element where an older cohort might decide to stay away? Docker discontent: Is Freo's $2.2 million revenue loss the true cost of failure? Freo Mob Junior Award: Taj Longmuit Freo Mob Youth Award: Miesha Grey Anjuli (AJ) Hainsworth Clubwoman Trophy: Jessica Garnett Life Member (non player): Rob ClaytonRoss Thompson Life Member (player): Riley Clayton; Thomas Clayton; Oskar Johns Carpenter; Baxter Jones; William Kennedy; Adam Pittorini; Aaron Priemus; Denver Cutrali; Owen McCaw. We are planning as per normal at this stage. McGowan’s $100k COVID ‘sentiment’ bill blasted by Libs, Cult WA Tiger talked out of leaving AFL hub, Register to play The Game tipping and fantasy, Freo need Hogan, Blakely trades to net big fish, Ex-Tiger Richardson fired up by dad’s footy heroics, Geelong’s support cast drive Cats to grand final, Neale: Freo are in ‘fine hands’ without me, McIntosh denies ever wanting to leave Tigerland. Home game attendance at Fremantle's fixtures at Subiaco Oval in 2017 averaged 32,375 and jumped to 41,764 when it moved to the new 60,000-seat Optus Stadium in 2018. This is an amazing result for our club. Thanks to all our volunteer coaches and managers, sponsors and committee for a fantastic season. We are tracking towards breaking the 50,000 membership barrier again for the sixth time running which is really encouraging from our perspective. The fixtures page is now up to date for season 2020. Fremantle chief executive Simon Garlick says Dockers’ membership is on track to reach 50,000 and ahead of the same time last year despite the threat of games being shut to the public because of the coronavirus threat. Your new favourite AFL footy podcast. The Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed the Dockers, is a professional Australian rules football team that competes in the Australian Football League (AFL). “My understanding is that would be more of a government call. Fremantle City Dockers JFC is an official partner club of the Fremantle Dockers Football Club. He said the club was planning for the season to proceed as normal but acknowledged that the games being shut to the public was a possibility. "We have a strong and loyal supporter base and, for the sixth consecutive year, remain on track to exceed 50,000 members in 2020.".

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