Raiders reach 7000 members

[Archie]

Raiders reach 7000 members

28/02/2011 10:28:17 AM

The Canberra Raiders have continued to set new records this season in regards to club membership, surging past 7000 members for the first time in club history with two weeks to go before their season opener.

As of this morning the Raiders have 7142 members for the 2011 season and are expecting a busy two weeks ahead of the first game of the season against the Sharks on Sunday March 13.

Raiders CEO Don Furner said the increase in member numbers was an indicator of how strong support is for the Raiders and said he looked forward to seeing a huge crowd against the Sharks in round one.

“It’s an exciting time for the club and to have reached 7000 members with a couple of weeks to go it shows we’re still on track to reach our target of 8000,” Furner said. “If we can reach 8000 by kick-off we should see a massive crowd at Canberra Stadium on March 13 against the Sharks which would be a great way to start the season.”

Raiders memberships are on sale through the club website Hereor by calling Raiders HQ on (02) 6253 3515.

Source: Raiders.com.au

[Archie]

I will say it again: well done Canberra! Put me down for us reaching 9000 instead of 8000 this year.

[AlwaysGreen]

We can only hope that all these new members dont get driven off if we play like we have been in the trials.

[GB7600]

Gee stress less AG, it's great news and I'm sure we will play a bit better once the season starts. The more people out there cheering them the more likely they are to fire up.

[Crovax]

Wonderful to see the fans getting behind the team and showing support in number never seen before. I can't wait to get out to a game packed out with all our new members we are going to raise the invisible roof off the joint!

[pocket rocket]

Any chance of reaching 10000 this year you reckon guys? That would be massive!