As part of reaching the milestone, the Club has seen a remarkable influx of new members, with over 17,000 fans joining as members for the first time in 2023, an increase from 12,000 in 2022.
The reach of the Cats membership base stretches far and wide in 2023, with 65% of members residing outside of Geelong, including 22% of this figure in Melbourne where the support for the Cats continues to grow.
In addition to the incredible overall membership figure, the Club is thrilled to share that over 5,500 fans have already joined as AFLW members for the upcoming season, with the number set to increase as we eagerly await the start of the 2023 NAB AFLW Season.
The continued growth of the Geelong Football Club membership base is also an encouraging steppingstone to the Club’s target of reaching 100,000 members by 2025.
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Opening Round | Kicking Off The Year with Meg & Lingy
To The Final Bell returns in 2025! Hear from Meg and Lingy as they chat through our practice games, their best squad of 23 and everything thats happening before (hopefully) Thursday nights clash!
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Former Geelong Captain Andrew Bews joined Cats media to chat through his part of the famous record-breaking total score game that Geelong took part in back in 1992, and added more to the story from his perspective.
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Speaking on the announcement Geelong Football Club CEO, Steve Hocking expressed his gratitude to the members.
"Reaching the milestone of 80,000 members is an incredible achievement for our Club. We extend our appreciation to every member who has demonstrated unwavering support over the years,” Hocking said.
“The Cats have always been more than just a football club, we are a close-knit community, and this milestone highlights both the strength of the Geelong community and the support we receive from both across Victoria and around the country.
“On behalf of the Board, administration, football department and players we thank all members for their commitment in 2023, which is an encouraging step towards the Club’s journey towards the target of 100,000 members by 2025.”
In a new initiative this season members have received additional benefits including "Hoops Exclusive", an online portal giving members unprecedented access to behind-the-scenes content.
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Legends Of Kardinia Park | Episode 1 Mick Turner
In the first episode of our Legends of Kardinia Park series we speak with Team of the Century wingman and former Geelong captain Mick Turner who played 245 games and kicked 285 goals between 1974 and 1988. Presented by McCafe
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Your exclusive post game access inside the rooms. Proudly Presented by Morris.
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Additionally, the Club also introduced a loyalty program that rewards members for their continuous years of support, acknowledging their vital role in the ongoing success of the Club, with the Cats looking at new and innovative ways to reward members every year.
2023 Geelong Football Club memberships are still available at membership.geelongcats.com.au.
