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If Season Cancelled - refund or no refund?
- Thread starter caesar
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I think the club (or the AFL) should offer the members a refund out of principle. But that doesn't mean I would take it. I think the morally right thing to do is make refunds available for people who want it. People might need the money if this virus continues to get worse.
in addition, I have purchased tix to 2 away games (St Kilda and Melbourne). If I can't go, then I will be expecting a full refund. no ifs or buts.
in addition, I have purchased tix to 2 away games (St Kilda and Melbourne). If I can't go, then I will be expecting a full refund. no ifs or buts.
An interesting debate, there’s a story on the AFL site today about the clubs seeking legal advice about this.
My feeling is that the language (‘membership’) will mean clubs don’t have to offer a refund. This contrasts to European soccer where ‘season ticket’ is the norm and thus indicates matchday entry. Certainly GA memberships (which I would presume constitute at least half of our memberships) contain the words ‘subject to capacity’, which if the capacity is 0 means no entry and no refund.
Other tickets are another matter though. Surge (gouge) pricing is certainly kicking in (Roaming Tiger guest tickets are $70 fo Carlton, compared to $45 for GWS) and should definitely be refunded.
My feeling is that the language (‘membership’) will mean clubs don’t have to offer a refund. This contrasts to European soccer where ‘season ticket’ is the norm and thus indicates matchday entry. Certainly GA memberships (which I would presume constitute at least half of our memberships) contain the words ‘subject to capacity’, which if the capacity is 0 means no entry and no refund.
Other tickets are another matter though. Surge (gouge) pricing is certainly kicking in (Roaming Tiger guest tickets are $70 fo Carlton, compared to $45 for GWS) and should definitely be refunded.
They do, but we're the mob that stuck by the club in large numbers even when we were *smile* for decades.
Correct, i bought a 10 year membership in 1990 when we were at our lowest
I am happy for the club to keep the money. However I think the right thing to do is offer a refund for those that need it.
Although if we are all unemployed in 6 months time then we might be feeling less generous!!
Although if we are all unemployed in 6 months time then we might be feeling less generous!!
I've slightly changed my first opinion which was that I was just happy to write off and forget my membership payment and let the Club keep it.
I'm now thinking that the Club is welcome to keep all the membership component of my fees - but the payment for reserved seats (home games at the 'G and the one game at Docklands) could be refunded.
That way I'd maintain my ongoing membership years (and same as the rest of the family).
But there's no need for the MCC and AFL to get paid for nothing.
I'm now thinking that the Club is welcome to keep all the membership component of my fees - but the payment for reserved seats (home games at the 'G and the one game at Docklands) could be refunded.
That way I'd maintain my ongoing membership years (and same as the rest of the family).
But there's no need for the MCC and AFL to get paid for nothing.
The whole season won’t be cancelled however I’m now more inclined to think some R might be cancelled in the depths of this crisis , hopefully when we are fixtured v a red hot interstate side AWAY
I wouldnt judge anyone wanting money back if they cant can see a game. some folks sail close to the wind.
I have to intercept my bank statements at the post box and destroy them before mrs ez sees them, the amount of bucks the RFC deducts from us.
But like others have said, what price unbridled joy, contentment, vindication, social superiority and optimism?
its priceless.
keep the change
I have to intercept my bank statements at the post box and destroy them before mrs ez sees them, the amount of bucks the RFC deducts from us.
But like others have said, what price unbridled joy, contentment, vindication, social superiority and optimism?
its priceless.
keep the change
depends. the smart and deep clubs (like us) should have two isolated squads preparing.
I dont think a little global pandemic would interrupt the pursuit of excellence and a premiership at the RFC
we could beat depleted clubs with our VFL side
I still feel like I owe the Club after what they gave us in 17 & 19
A week no chance.
There are rumours already one player is awaiting results from a BIG Melbourne club.
This season should be cancelled and have a mini cup season .
17 games each, midweek games.
You cannot give a premiership to a side that has won 14 games in front of 0 people.
90% of our game is the people/supporters.
Some will feel its reward for the constant shitt we all coppped for so long.
Im Not not asking for my 400- 450 back.
The club is my family
