Another interesting angle is that Rob Sherman's son Drew is Academy Director and Technical Director at Brisbane Roar.
In the role since January 2017. So Rob Sherman will have a lot of inside knowledge on the A-League via his son.
Drew is the former Cook Islands national coach and technical director 2015-16 including World Cup qualifying.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-sherman-3a899229/
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/archives-4765/
"Drew Sherman became the youngest UEFA A Licence holder when he earned the coaching badge in 2010, was the Youth Development Coach and Regional Academy Manager at Southhampton Football Club and has previous experience with Everton, Wolverhampton Wolves and Swansea City."