Tony Morwood just rang

**JF_Bay22_SCG** · 10th May 2005, 08:01 AM

Originally posted by ScottH
"Is that Mr Sane?"

Wasn't that a song once? "Call me Mr Raider, call me Mr Sane!"

JF

**j s** · 10th May 2005, 09:07 AM

Originally posted by Bleed Red Blood
Anyone else had this experience?

I had a player (John Stevens) phone me once trying to sell me tickets to some expensive club event. For some reason he sounded a bit embarassed as he introduced himself.

**Go Swannies** · 10th May 2005, 09:11 AM

Originally posted by Sanecow
No, but I was called by a couple of chaps obviously from Asia (accents and that annoying international call delay) trying to sell me cheap phone calls tonight. They used my last name as if it was my first which was quite funny.

They called you "cow"? How rude!

And why hasn't BRB renewed/ Any other RWO posters not club members?

**Doctor J.** · 10th May 2005, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by Bleed Red Blood
Wanting to know why we haven't renewed our membership.

Anyone else had this experience?

Apart from being good marketing, it is a very valid question.

Nothing pisses me off more than people who claim to be hard nosed supporters of their club, yet when asked for a financial contribution they can always offer some excuse as to why they aren't.

Those types can whinge and bitch and moan about the coach, the players, the administration, the board or whatever they like, but if they aren't members, they can't do anything to change any of the above.

So I say to those who aren't members on this Board (Geez I hope you are footyhead), until you earn the right to participate in the democratic process of the club by paying your membership (annually) here's a cup of shut the ***** up. Enjoy.

RANT OVER!

**ScottH** · 10th May 2005, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by Doctor J.
Apart from being good marketing, it is a very valid question.

Nothing pisses me off more than people who claim to be hard nosed supporters of their club, yet when asked for a financial contribution they can always offer some excuse as to why they aren't.

Those types can whinge and bitch and moan about the coach, the players, the administration, the board or whatever they like, but if they aren't members, they can't do anything to change any of the above.

So I say to those who aren't members on this Board (Geez I hope you are footyhead), until you earn the right to participate in the democratic process of the club by paying your membership (annually) here's a cup of shut the ***** up. Enjoy.

RANT OVER!

Here we go again on what makes a "real" supporter!!!

**giant** · 10th May 2005, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by Go Swannies
They called you "cow"? How rude!

And why hasn't BRB renewed/ Any other RWO posters not club members?

Was a member for a number of yrs before a veritable flood of offspring made attendance problematic (3 in 2 yrs - u do he maths...).

Looking forward to getting back on board next yr with the kids a little bit older - the family package is actually pretty good value.

I'll be sure to let RWO know where we're sitting as I'm pretty confident none of you will want to sit near our horde.

**Sanecow** · 10th May 2005, 12:37 PM

I know this guy who gave his membership money to the Red Cross tsunami appeal instead. What an asshole.

**Tooth Fairy** · 10th May 2005, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by Doctor J.
So I say to those who aren't members on this Board (Geez I hope you are footyhead), until you earn the right to participate in the democratic process of the club by paying your membership (annually) here's a cup of shut the ***** up. Enjoy.

RANT OVER!

I feel like whipped dog

(oops sorry for swearing)

**mocaholic** · 10th May 2005, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by Sanecow
I know this guy who gave his membership money to the Red Cross tsunami appeal instead. What an asshole.

Right colours, wrong organisation.

Both cause damage from massive amounts of flooding though!!

(Oh I kill me....)

**Glenn** · 10th May 2005, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by Doctor J.
Apart from being good marketing, it is a very valid question.

Nothing pisses me off more than people who claim to be hard nosed supporters of their club, yet when asked for a financial contribution they can always offer some excuse as to why they aren't.

Those types can whinge and bitch and moan about the coach, the players, the administration, the board or whatever they like, but if they aren't members, they can't do anything to change any of the above.

So I say to those who aren't members on this Board (Geez I hope you are footyhead), until you earn the right to participate in the democratic process of the club by paying your membership (annually) here's a cup of shut the ***** up. Enjoy.

RANT OVER!

What about those that can't attend every game due to work/sporting comittments are they any less of a supporter?? Or those not in position finacially to buy a membership when they are on sale

**Go Swannies** · 10th May 2005, 04:34 PM

By definition, if you haven't paid your fees (for whatever reason) then you are not part of the Swans.

You can be an interested observer but the club doesn't belong to you.

**Bleed Red Blood** · 10th May 2005, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by Doctor J.
Apart from being good marketing, it is a very valid question.

Nothing pisses me off more than people who claim to be hard nosed supporters of their club, yet when asked for a financial contribution they can always offer some excuse as to why they aren't.

Those types can whinge and bitch and moan about the coach, the players, the administration, the board or whatever they like, but if they aren't members, they can't do anything to change any of the above.

So I say to those who aren't members on this Board (Geez I hope you are footyhead), until you earn the right to participate in the democratic process of the club by paying your membership (annually) here's a cup of shut the ***** up. Enjoy.

RANT OVER!

I've been a member since I was five, and my Dad for years before that. I haven't got around to it yet, no big deal.