AFL's membership decision "harsh" on fans: Lyon.
OPTION 3 A full refund and cancellation of your AFL Membership. However, they will be required to pay a $170 fee for adults, which would allow them to attend matches in 2020 if crowds return, as well as renew their membership for 2021.Many members will have already paid the $170 in 2020 through their automatic monthly membership payments.Members making monthly payments were given the option to pause their upcoming payments having already been contributing through the shutdown. If spectators are granted access to attend HFC matches later in the 2020 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, HFC members will be provided with match access as part of their selected membership option. AFL Live Pass is required to view AFL.TV & Match Replays. Eddie McGuire confirmed Browne's reports and urged fans to contact their club's membership department if they need any assistance. From 2019, fans will no longer be able to subscribe to AFL Live Pass through the AFL website. This option will take significantly longer (up to 5-6 weeks) due to limited staff to assist with process. No refund Partial refund Full refund The sting is that in asking for a full refund your AFL membership will be cancelled. AFL members have been presented with four options regarding their 2020 season memberships, as the competition aims to restart on June 11.
... by the response of members with more people happy to leave their money with the club at this stage than wanting refunds. You will need to contact the AFL Membership team at membership@afl.com.au to arrange a refund with your BSB and account number. He reported that members will have the opportunity to leave their membership as is, ask for a full refund or request a 'intermediate' refund.
The 'intermediate' membership refund will see fans receive around $470 of their estimated $640 purchase. AFL members have been encouraged to choose one of four options that "best suit" the person's situation in an email sent from the league on Monday night that outlines options for 2020.While club members wait to hear from their respective clubs, AFL members have been told they can either maintain their AFL membership, convert to an absentee membership, pause their upcoming payments or ask for a full refund and cancellation, as crowds are unlikely to attend games at the MCG in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.If a member chooses to maintain their AFL membership for 2020 they will receive a 30 per cent discount on their 2021 membership and, if a club support member, their financial contribution will remain with the club they have nominated.They can then attend games if crowds are allowed at any point in 2020 and are also eligible for several member packs including tickets to games next season and food and beverage packs.Those who choose to become an absentee member will be refunded but will not receive a 30 per cent discount on next year's membership or a members' pack. AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has confirmed that club members will be refunded if they need to be but implored those who could afford to continue paying for their membership … Alternatively, the funds can be credited toward your 2021 AFL Membership. AFL locked in for June 11 return The AFL has locked in June 11 as the start date to re-boot the season, with team training to officially begin on Monday. AFL clubs hope to have membership options within a fortnight. "It would only be fair to provide the options for refunds for … "I think all the clubs will be doing that in the next day or so," McGuire said. The AFL is already expecting to tip in to help clubs in the event of lost revenue. While club members are still waiting for official comment on their memberships, the league has told AFL members they have the option to either maintain their memberships, convert to an absentee membership for $170, pause upcoming payments, or ask for a … This includes members who select any donations, credits, or refunds totalling less than 50% of monies paid for their 2020 membership. Maintaining your membership will see you receive a 30 per cent discount in 2021. The options above are available only for memberships purchased before May 14, 2020 (you may still be eligible for a refund if entitled under the Australian Consumer Law). To be eligible for a free guernsey you must be an adult or concession member… "I think all the clubs will be doing that in the next day or so," McGuire said. AFL Fans Association president Gerry Eeman said there should be options, depending on the fan.
News ... Other numbers may be skewed with clubs offering refunds or allowing members to select alternate options. Tom Browne reported this morning that the AFL have reached out to hundreds of thousands of members to outline their options for a membership refund.
Fans can maintain their membership, convert to an absentee membership, pause upcoming payments or a full refund and termination.