Clever billionaires never make the same mistake twice, so one should expect a lucky bookie will not make another million dollars on impulsive gambling on this election. Of course, if Bill Shorten had won, the country would have lost far more. Mr Cannon-Brookes would certainly garner universal approbation if he chose to bet on the good health and recovery of injured footballer Nathan Stapleton instead, with a wiser investment of another million dollars. Alex McKinnon’s commentary is inspirational (Message of hope to footy player, ST, 24/4). Mr McKinnon has grown into a much bigger superstar off the footy field than he was ever likely to be in his club jersey. The ball’s in your court Mike. Alan Sexton, North Parramatta. 1May2022.