Number-one ticket holder explained

A number-one ticket holder is a person who holds membership ticket number 1 of a particular sporting club. Possession of the number one ticket is largely symbolic. The tradition of having a number one ticket holder is mainly observed in Australia. To increase the club's visibility and exposure, the ticket is sometimes presented to a famous person or former athlete.

Australian Football League

The Australian Football League is the premier Australian rules football competition in Australia. Most clubs nominate a single number one ticket holder each year.[1]

Number one ticket holders! Club! Ticket holder!
Adelaide Football ClubGuy Sebastian, Kate Ellis (AFLW), Greg Champion (Melbourne)
Lleyton Hewitt (2002)		[2]
Brisbane LionsDan Anstey, Abby Coleman[3]
Carlton Football ClubDylan Alcott, Leisel Jones[4]
Collingwood Football ClubNone
Paul Keating (1990, 1991), Eddie McGuire		[5] |-! scope="row"| Essendon Football Club| Kim Brennan
Andrew Peacock (1985)| [6] [7] |-! scope="row"| Fremantle Football Club | Kevin Parker| [8] |-! scope="row"| Geelong Football Club|Rebecca Maddern, Daryl Somers| [9] |-! scope="row"| Gold Coast Football Club| Bruce Coulson, Jill Mathieson| [10] |-! scope="row"| Greater Western Sydney Giants| Melissa Doyle| [11] |-! scope="row"| Hawthorn Football Club|Emma Race, John Kennedy Jr.| [12] |-! scope="row"| Melbourne Football Club| Robert Flower, John So, Rupert Murdoch, Kylie Minogue| [13] |-! scope="row"| North Melbourne Football Club | Ricky Ponting, John Farnham| [14] |-! scope="row"| Port Adelaide Football Club| David Koch, Stuart O'Grady, Teresa Palmer, Bob Quinn, Tony Santic| [15] [16] [17] |-! scope="row"| Richmond Football Club| Mick Molloy, Ashleigh Barty (AFLW)
David Mandie (1998)| [18] [19] |-! scope="row"| St Kilda Football Club| Eric Bana, Molly Meldrum| [20] |-! scope="row"| Sydney Swans| Rebecca SkiltonBob Hawke (1984)| [21] [22] |-! scope="row"| West Coast Eagles| Sam Kerr| [23] |-! scope="row"| Western Bulldogs| Alan Johnstone (2014)
Julia Gillard (2011)| [24] [25] |}

National Rugby League

The National Rugby League is the premier rugby league competition in Australasia. Known dates are included in brackets.

Club Ticket holder
Paul Tarlington (2014–24)[26] [27] [28] [29]
Andrew Fraser ("until he left politics" in 2012)[30]
Kevin Rudd (2013–14)[31] [32]
Mark Webber (2010)[33]
Brad Haddin (2005, 2009)[34]
Bob Hawke (1984, 1989)[35] [36] |-| Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks || Elle Macpherson (1994)[37] Cathy Freeman[38]
Peter Costello[39]
Scott Morrison (2016)[40] |-| Gold Coast Titans || |-| Manly Warringah Sea Eagles ||Gladys Berejiklian (2018)|-| Melbourne Storm || Ian "Molly" Meldrum[41] [42]
Julia Gillard[43] [44]
Josh Frydenberg (2019)|-| Newcastle Knights || |-| New Zealand Warriors || Peter "The Mad Butcher" Leitch[45] |-| North Queensland Cowboys || |-| Parramatta Eels || Danny Green[46] |-| Penrith Panthers || Mark Geyer (2012-2016)[47] [48] |-| South Sydney Rabbitohs || Russell Crowe Phil Jamieson
Anthony Albanese[49] |- | St. George Illawarra Dragons || John Howard[50] [51] |-| Sydney Roosters || Malcolm Turnbull[52] |-| Wests Tigers ||Binet Homes[53]
Lee Hagipantelis (2014–15)[54] |}

A-League

The A-League is a professional men's soccer league in Australia and New Zealand.

Club Ticket holder Reference
Julie Goodwin (2016–)[55]
Jon Bon Jovi (2010; international) [56]
George Calombaris (2015) [57]
Perth Glory FCLucy Sage (2011–2012)Dawn Fraser (2014–2015)

Stephen Coniglio (2021–)

[58] [59] [60]

ANZ Championship

The ANZ Championship was the premier netball league in Australia and New Zealand that existed between 2008 and 2016.

National Basketball League

The National Basketball League (NBL) is the premier professional basketball league in Australia and New Zealand.

Suncorp Super Netball

Suncorp Super Netball is the premier professional netball league in Australia. The inaugural season commenced in February 2017.

Club Ticket holder Reference
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti and Jane McDonald (2020) [63]
West Coast FeverNadia Mitsopoulos (2020) [64]

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Your AFL club's No.1 ticket holder. 8 October 2017.
  2. Web site: 2024-04-03 . Guy Sebastian announced as AFC No. 1 Ticketholder . 2024-04-04 . afc.com.au . en.
  3. Web site: Lions . Brisbane . March 2023 . Brisbane Lions on Instagram . 2023-08-04 . Instagram.
  4. Web site: 2023-09-01 . Blues announce Joint No.1 ticket holder . 2024-04-04 . carltonfc.com.au . en.
  5. News: 11 November 1991 . Singing his way through the blues . 14 December 2021 . . Australian Capital Territory, Australia . 9 . National Library of Australia . 66 . 20,666.
  6. Web site: Number One Ticket Holder . . 25 March 2017 . 25 August 2018.
  7. News: 17 April 1985 . AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL Peacock No 1 at Penney Wight camp . 14 December 2021 . . Australian Capital Territory, Australia . 38 . National Library of Australia . 59 . 18,098.
  8. Web site: Fremantle Dockers announce Tame Impala's Kevin Parker as new No.1 ticketholder . . 22 May 2021 . 23 May 2021 . Robinson, Chris . https://web.archive.org/web/20210522114347/https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/fremantle-dockers/fremantle-dockers-announce-tame-impalas-kevin-parker-as-new-no1-ticketholder-ng-b881879589z . 22 May 2021 . live.
  9. Web site: 2016-02-23 . Maddern named No. 1 ticket holder . 2024-04-04 . geelongcats.com.au . en.
  10. Web site: 2019-03-14 . SUNS announce #1 Ticket Holders . 2024-04-04 . goldcoastfc.com.au . en.
  11. Giants announce Melissa Doyle as number one ticket holder . . 26 February 2012 . 4 March 2012.
  12. Web site: Letter to members: No.1 ticket holders . . 5 March 2019 . 10 July 2020.
  13. Web site: 2011-08-28 . Flower named No.1 ticket holder . 2024-04-04 . melbournefc.com.au . en.
  14. Web site: Who's your No.1? . . 2 April 2009 . 20 August 2010 . Wortman, Jeff.
  15. Web site: Teresa Palmer Power's No. 1 . 2022-07-14 . portadelaidefc.com.au . 29 January 2009 . en.
  16. Web site: Lane . Samantha . 2008-01-02 . Riding the roller-coaster . 2022-07-14 . The Age . en.
  17. News: 25 March 2006. Santic Port No. 1. The Advertiser. 106.
  18. Web site: AFL 2020: Ash Barty Richmond, premiership cup presenters, Brendan Fevola, AFL Grand Final, Geelong vs Richmond . . 21 October 2020 . 16 November 2020.
  19. News: sport Fun, competition at Melbourne Junior Carnival . . 103 . 44 . New South Wales, Australia . 7 August 1998 . 14 December 2021 . 46 . National Library of Australia.
  20. Web site: Actor Eric Bana named Saints No. 1 ticketholder . . 25 June 2010 . 20 August 2010 . Tullberg, Julie.
  21. Web site: 2023-10-06 . Official AFL Website of the Sydney Swans Football Club. All the latest news, videos, results and information. . 2024-04-04 . sydneyswans.com.au . en.
  22. News: 4 June 1984 . AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL Blues claw back into VFL top five . 14 December 2021 . . Australian Capital Territory, Australia . 17 . National Library of Australia . 58 . 17,781.
  23. Web site: Sam Kerr announced as Eagles' No.1 ticket holder . . 7 March 2019 . 10 July 2020.
  24. Web site: 19 December 2013 . Johnstone named no.1 ticket holder . 11 June 2015 . Western Bulldogs.
  25. https://www.afl.com.au/news/469993/julias-number-one Julia's Number One
  26. News: Lachlan's legacy: $560m lost on Super League. The Australian Financial Review. South Sydney Rabbitohs. Chenoweth, Neil. 5 August 2005. 14 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20060314045353/http://www.souths.com.au/fanzone/viewnewsarticle.asp?ArticleID=1229. 14 March 2006.
  27. Web site: Murphy. Mitchell. 5 October 2007. Bid to take over Broncos. The Sydney Morning Herald. 2 October 2016.
  28. Web site: Heming. Wayne. 3 March 2008. Broncos recruit powerful player in Rudd. Brisbane Times. 2 October 2016.
  29. Web site: Flynn. Michael. 4 December 2009. Who's Number One?. FourFourTwo. 2 October 2016.
  30. Web site: Ludlow. Mark. Cranston. Matthew. 1 October 2015. Queenslanders face off in battle for league's best. Australian Financial Review. 2 October 2016.
  31. Web site: Kelly. Joe. 21 August 2013. Tony Abbott scores at Kevin Rudd's home ground with $5m for Broncos upgrade. The Australian. 2 October 2016.
  32. Web site: Masters, Roy. Roy Masters (rugby league). 13 August 2014. Brisbane Broncos cross the line in political divide. The Sydney Morning Herald. 14 February 2015.
  33. Web site: Hind. Richard. 23 March 2010. Webber the formula for success. The Age. 14 July 2010.
  34. https://amp.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/haddin-is-canberras-no1/news-story/e319c153e991944889b059dfbb58b812 Haddin is Canberra's No.1 DailyTelegraph 13 December 2008
  35. News: Record impresses Hawke . . 58 . 17,712 . Australian Capital Territory, Australia . 27 March 1984 . 14 December 2021 . 27 . National Library of Australia.
  36. https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6129659/ricky-remembers-the-larrikin-pm-that-was-always-just-one-of-us-boys/ Ricky Stuart and the Canberra Raiders remember Bob Hawke
  37. Web site: corporateName=National Museum of Australia; address=Lawson Crescent . Acton Peninsula . National Museum of Australia - Footy fans . 2023-12-21 . www.nma.gov.au . en.
  38. Web site: Being No. 1 means a lot more than just the ticket . 29 March 2008 .
  39. Web site: Being No. 1 means a lot more than just the ticket . 29 March 2008 .
  40. Web site: 15 March 2016. Scott Morrison the '#1 Ticket Holder'. sharks.com.au. 2 October 2016.
  41. Web site: Being No. 1 means a lot more than just the ticket . 29 March 2008 .
  42. Web site: Gillard is Storm's No.1 ticket holder » League Unlimited .
  43. Web site: Being No. 1 means a lot more than just the ticket . 29 March 2008 .
  44. Web site: Gillard is Storm's No.1 ticket holder » League Unlimited .
  45. Web site: Warriors' success draws new fans . 25 September 2008 .
  46. Web site: Dragons beat heat ... And Eels . 15 February 2010 .
  47. Web site: Glover. Ben. 29 February 2012. Mark Geyer says Penrith star Michael Gordon is the next Billy Slater and should play fullback for the Panthers. Fox Sports. 2 October 2016.
  48. Web site: Logue. Matt. 8 September 2016. Mark Geyer calls on Penrith fans to show their passion and turn up for the NRL elimination final. The Daily Telegraph. 2 October 2016.
  49. Web site: Even the prime minister had to pull strings for a ticket to the Allianz Stadium opener . 2 September 2022 .
  50. Web site: Being No. 1 means a lot more than just the ticket . 29 March 2008 .
  51. Web site: We're for Sydney . The Daily Telegraph. 2018-09-09.
  52. Web site: Being No. 1 means a lot more than just the ticket . 29 March 2008 .
  53. Web site: Being No. 1 means a lot more than just the ticket . 29 March 2008 .
  54. Web site: 4 September 2015. Brydens Lawyers commit to Wests Tigers. weststigers.com.au. 2 October 2016.
  55. Web site: Julie Goodwin unveiled as Mariners Number 1 Ticket Holder | Central Coast Mariners . Ccmariners.com.au . 2018-09-09.
  56. Web site: 24 July 2010. Jon Bon Jovi named Melbourne Heart's No.1 international ticket holder. Fox Sports.
  57. Web site: Melbourne Victory's No. 1 ticket-holder George Calombaris pumped for grand final . 2015-05-15 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20230111143651/https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/melbourne-victorys-no-1-ticketholder-george-calombaris-pumped-for-grand-final-20150514-gh1t0h.html . 2023-01-11 . live .
  58. Web site: 2011-11-04. LUCY SAGE NAMED NUMBER ONE TICKET HOLDER. 2021-01-13. Perth Glory FC. en.
  59. Web site: 2015-01-27. It's A Wrap: The People's Game. 2021-01-13. Perth Glory FC. en.
  60. Web site: 2021-01-13. Coniglio confirmed as club's #1 Ticket Holder. 2021-01-13. Perth Glory FC. en.
  61. Web site: 22 November 2007. Brand New Queensland Firebirds. Australian Netball. 2 October 2016.
  62. https://hoopscapitalacademy.com.au/this-is-a-news-article-headline/
  63. Web site: March 2020. Melbourne Vixens name inaugural #1 ticket holders. Melbourne Vixens. 16 November 2020.
  64. Web site: West Coast Fever announce No.1 ticket holder for 2020 season. 2021-05-25. West Coast Fever. en.

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