The Manly area simple does not have enough Manly fans to record that growth. Ultimately at least half i would presume will need to be from other areas and out of towners to achieve that number. In order to attract those new members , there has to be incentive. Not everyone believes in membership for the club. So what would attract them from parramatta,the gong, brisbane and the GC
The fixed draw will help as out of town membership for 3 games that included accom at the travelodge, and a private pre game function at the leagues as well as a few players meet and greet might get some more. Offer a coach membership that includes a bus from parramatta return stopping at various locations may get another 50 or 100. Remember the membership will reflect the cost of the additional services so if they don't turn up after paying Manly doesn't lose
Also what about a $20 dollar membership that is just a certificate to hang over the bar saying you have contributed saying i support manly with my wallet and add another 50 for a personalized message from you favorite player.
What about a birthday kids membership where 4 times a year they have a massive kids party for the 4 - 10 yo as part of the membership
Having just 5 or 6 memberships just doesn't suit everyone, and if people are not buying what you are selling , get something else
Set up a system like the airlines have with seat selection and offer split memberships and split corporates
The fixed schedule offers many more options for travelers, both within Sydney and further and from what i have seen manly have fans everywhere except for manly it seems. They have to get on board , take a few chances and stop doing the same old
Book a bus, book a train, book a plane but get them there and give them what they want and what they are prepared to pay for. I used to work for a printing company and we would sell anything. Like my pen, ill sell it to you, like the trimmer, its for sale, Like my steel ruler, we can sell it and get more but if someone gets there wallet out, sell them something
As a whole footy fans see merchandise as the biggest rip off since NZ was selling cans of air, so essentially you have to get people emotionally attached, drunk or both to earn a living off that. Get people there and get them involved or you are not giving people what they really want. People that have given anonymously to a team for years all want to be involved but don't know how. And it doesn't have to cost 500 to sit in a dugout.
Get some surveys out there, get them everywhere