As I recall it Dunstall was acting CEO. Dunstall and Brereton - who I think was Director of Football at the time - and a third person were appointed to make a recommendation to the board. 2 to 1 for Clarkson with Brereton going for Ayres.
Think Wallace was in the frame for awhile too but Richmond offered him more dosh and a longer term so he grabbed that post.
Yep, that's how I recall it as well.
Dermie wanted Ayres - now what does that tell you about Dermie? Probably nothing that you didn't know already!