The Greater Western Sydney GIANTS have topped 12,000 members in just their second season in the AFL.

The GIANTS’ 2013 membership stands at 12,016, compared to 8,479 at the same time last year. This represents a 41 per cent increase on the year to date and an 18 per cent increase on the club’s total membership of 10,241 in 2012.

GIANTS Chief Executive David Matthews said it was a significant milestone for the club and thanked fans for their support.

“This is a tremendous show of faith in our club which has been embraced by the people of Western Sydney and Canberra in particular and I want to acknowledge everyone who has supported us,” Matthews said.

“It can take a long time for clubs to build this sort of support and for us to have reached 12,000 members early in our second season is a fantastic result and proves the GIANTS are on the map in Western Sydney and Canberra.

“We hope we can now build our membership towards 15,000 and I would encourage anybody who has not signed up to get on board as we head into our first match at Skoda Stadium against Adelaide on Sunday May 12.

“Skoda Stadium  is a world class venue which offers great entertainment for families and we are looking forward to seven games there this year against some big clubs including Adelaide, West Coast, Geelong, Essendon and Richmond.”

Matthews said while the club was disappointed not to have brought up a win so far in 2013, there was no doubt it was a playing a competitive and attractive brand of football.

“We have kicked over 100 points in each of our last two games and we are continuing to see improvement from our exciting young playing group which is competing longer into games than they did last year and I have no doubt that we are building for long term sustained success.”

Fans can purchase a family three game membership package at Skoda Stadium for two adults and four children for just $185. A three match adult membership costs $75 for adults and $25 for juniors.

Fans who take up the Origin `Big Kick In’ deal are also eligible for a free three game membership plus a merchandise package valued up to $200.