The other thing that Rudan said in the interview is that Rob is telling him the license is sorted but when he talks to people in Australia he hears the opposite. Of course he's probably talking to Fox and the FFA.
It really seems like it's down to the length of the license. He said if he's taking a coaching position next year then his family will be moving with him, his priority is to stay with the Phoenix but he's prepared to take a year off if need be.
My guess is if he goes to Melbourne it will be a multi-year deal and his family will move. If he stays at the Phoenix it will again be a multi-year deal and his family will move.
It's a bit annoying because he knew the situation when he came here. In fact he said the challenges of the role is what attracted him. He knew from the get go that the license is up in the air.
It was the right move for his career and the club at the time. Get it done Rob.