Now why wouldn't Western Melbourne appoint Kurz? Rudan would then see his second year out at the Nix, and apply for the new Sydney franchise's coaching position the year after.
You could argue his family might be able to do a year here, next season, if needed, rather than contemplate a move to Melbourne for longer than that.
If The Bitumens were the only new franchise over the next two seasons then I would expect them to be an attractive proposition for Rudan, if his family does not want to move here. But with the new Sydney franchise the year after, this really changes the landscape, doesn't it? He would not need to break a contract, and his family would not need to contemplate a move to Melbourne (or not seeing him frequently again, this time for few more seasons after his one year at the Nix).
Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days