The Adelaide Football Club has launched two new memberships in 2012 to cater for the growing number of Crows supporters living outside of South Australia.
General Manager Supporter Services David Couch said the new Global Crow membership aims to bring Crows fans closer to the Club no matter what corner of the earth they live in.
"We've got a lot more people overseas interested in our club than perhaps we first thought," Couch said.
The $50 Global Crow membership offers fans a member kit and member scarf in addition to member only updates from the Club.
Keen Crows fan and recent South Australian expat Jacqui Carswell, who lives in Beavercreek Ohio, was one of the first supporters to sign up as a Global member.
Jacquie, who won’t miss a Crows game this season thanks to the Internet, said the nostalgia would only grow come round one.
“I will get real homesick when we have that first game at home, the smell of the grass outside AAMI and the buzz in the air of expectation," she said.
"Adelaide really is the best place in the world to live.
“I am looking forward to a better year, staying up real late or getting up real early to watch more wins.
"It is amazing how many Americans have no idea about the best game in the world.”
Jacquie has taken her dedication to another level, stamping her Ohio numberplates with ‘GO CROWS’ to help spread the 19th Man’s word across the United States.
“The GO CROWS-plated car has driven through Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Southern Canada near Niagara Falls, Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri and Indiana," she said.
“We have had some strange looks and questions."
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Jacquie and her personalised 'Go Crows' number plate
Jacquie’s children are also flying the flag for the Crows overseas, with Olivia, Jenna and Matthew junior members of the Club.
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Jacquie's children Matthew (8) and Jenna (10)
Crows fans across the border can also join the Club, with a dedicated membership offered for the first time in 2012.
One of the interstate membership's features is access to Crows home and away matches.
“2012 Interstate members have access to a free ticket at a Crows away game in their state in addition to three home matches at AAMI Stadium, from a selection of seven games,” Couch said.
“Given Adelaide's attractive away fixture, especially to Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australian fans, there are some great opportunities to see the Crows play live."
Interstate members will also receive the 2012 Members Kit, 2012 Members Scarf, Pride magazine subscription, along with the 2012 official Club Yearbook and exclusive online updates from the Club.
As the Crows prepare for the upcoming season, click here to browse 2012 Membership and join the Club from only $75 (Adult) and $45 (Junior)
