Certainly needs a more national franchise. Not sure if they could average 18k like you say though. Poor form on the field will keep fans away.
Huge potential if the team can perform, it would do no harm to any TV deals as well.
Would be great to see big games at Subiaco Oval as well with it being a much bigger stadium only down the road.
When is the NRL next expanding and is it certain to be 2 teams? The NRL has the player pool to go even bigger!