Yes, I hope it's not just a flash in the pan but hopefully it's a spark at least.
Hard to say with the crowds. The first 2 days had 23K and 29K and then the crowd dropped off over the weekend. The first test against WI went for just over 2 days so people might have been wary of another flogging. Brisbane is often called the "Gabbatoir" because it's where many touring sides get annihilated.