Additionally, Des or Chris did a good job. They exceeded expectations with a few big wins and some good runs of form despite all the turmoil. I read on this forum that if the season started when they took over the Phoenix would be fourth, that seems like a pretty big transformation for a team that was dead last when they took the reins.
I wouldn't be disappointed if they got the job. No doubt WelNix have had the feelers out during this period, but they were always going to deal with the current coaching staff in good faith and not sign someone behind their backs.