Not odd at all, lots of talk of supporters following basketball or soccer, maybe lots have already left to do that.Which is an odd comparison - because it's a completely different scenario to potential crowds with a Tasmanian team playing.
They may fill a stadium if they get their own team, it's still a risk though from the hate you hear.
I heard many threats of supporters leaving just because of "kicking the can down the road" so maybe there is not the support you think there is.