For the second consecutive season North Melbourne has achieved an amazing milestone by ticking over 40,000 members.



In 2014 the club set a new record as it reached 40,000 members for the first time in its history. Currently almost 2,000 members ahead of this time last year, a new record looks imminent.



Managing Director and CEO, Carl Dilena said it was a fantastic achievement and something all North Melbourne people should be incredibly proud of.



“It is a real credit to our members and a fantastic reflection of the continued growth of this football club on and off the field,” Dilena said.



“Our loyal members and supporters play a huge part in helping us work towards our ultimate goal, bringing home the fifth premiership for the North Melbourne Football Club.”



Around half of the membership base has committed to being a Roo For Life – a category in which a members’ membership automatically rolls over each year, while the club’s presence in Tasmania continues to go from strength to strength with over 5,000 members signing up from the Apple Isle alone.



"We see Tasmania as an extremely important part of the North Melbourne family, so for our membership to significantly increase again is a fantastic result. This year we’ve again gone a long way towards creating a real home away from home in Hobart,” Dilena added.



Despite being well ahead of this time last year, there are still over 6,000 members from 2014 who are yet to renew. With five home games remaining, plus two additional replacement matches, the club is encouraging fans to jump on board and #getREAL for 2015.



Following this weekend’s match at home against the Sydney Swans, North Melbourne will return to Etihad Stadium in Round 15 as it hosts Geelong on July 11.