NSW VB Blues fans now have the opportunity to support their team all year round as well as strengthening the Blues into the future, with NSW Rugby League offering a limited number of memberships for the first time.

Starting from just $4.95, passionate Blues supporters can become a Blatchys Loyal member; while young fans (aged 6-16) can become a Junior Blatchys Blue; and for those who don’t live in NSW or simply can’t get to the game, there is a special Far Away Fan membership.

With Game One of the 2016 Holden State of Origin Series less than a week away, NSWRL Chief Executive Dave Trodden said he was very proud to today announce details of the opportunity for fans to become members of the NSW Blues family.

“In 2016 we are providing three packages that represent outstanding value for money and next year we’re aiming to provide even more options,” he said.

“All funds generated by NSWRL memberships will flow straight into making the NSW Blues even stronger in 2017 and strengthening our NSWRL pathways.”

NSW VB Blues Coach Laurie Daley said: “Membership is a great idea and I look forward to welcoming our 2016 members to the NSW Blues family.”

Blatchys Loyal Membership ($4.95)

This entitles the member to a regular newsletter and membership of the Blatchys rewards program which provides discounts to retailers throughout Australia.

Junior Blatchys Blue Membership ($45)

This represents outstanding value for junior fans, who will receive:

· An exclusive Blatchys Blues flat cap

· Blatchys Blues drink bottle

· A special augmented reality card

· A regular newsletter with inside news

· And for the first 300 juniors to purchase, access to an exclusive NSW Blues coaching clinic with the full NSW Blues squad at ANZ Stadium at the team announcement for Game Three on July 4.

Blatchys Faraway Fan Membership ($30)

For the fan who can’t get to the game the Far Away Fan members will receive the Blatchys wig, exclusive Blatchys T-shirt, regular newsletter and membership of the Blatchys rewards program which provided members with discounts to thousands of Australian retailers.

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