Don't think I'm under estimating them at all. Even given those good seasons we couldn't average 10000. Yes we might be able to get there but it's going to take more than just a couple of consistant seasons. Don't think you can blame the move to Hutt Rec as the reason for not getting the numbers either. Seem to recall some pretty mediocre performances being put on around that time.
Move the Nix to the Hutt Wreck, at Least a crowd consistently of 9,000 showed up in a ground that looked full and not full of yellow empty seats. I endorse this as a redevelopment idea too.