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John Mitchell should stay.
With us still relying heavily on eastern states imports, JM has become one of the stable senior influences here in the West.
He is walking talking proof that you can move to Perth and make a life and career of it, and by all accounts here is here for life - Force or no Force.
If we want long term commitment from imported players, we need him.
You don't need the most wins (home or otehrwise) to get to the finals, you need the most premiership points. Under John Mitchell the Western Force have the enviable record of every year since its inception winning more premiership points than the previous year.
If John Mitchell does this again this year - finals or not I will be mightily impressed.
We also defeated every other Australian team in 2009.
This is proof enough for me of his suitability for the job, coupled with the stability he now represents, he is the only coach currently practicing who I think is suitable for the role.
Any other coach would be seen as temporary, and would likely attract like players.