Last Post: Warner’s response, buzzwords and power warnings

A simple congratulations to David Warner on proving every critic wrong on scoring a truly heroic 200 not out in his 100th Test match and, second, for demonstrating a comparable strength of character in walking away from the Cricket Australia “process” to again drag out all the dirty laundry of years gone by. His bat spoke louder than any words.

Mike Carrick, Dunsborough, WA

I enjoy watching Test cricket on the television, but I often wonder why the players have their names and numbers on their shirts? There is probably a reason for this, but it is quite beyond my ken.

Derek Hunter, St Morris, SA

Under the pump to retain his place, David Warner retired hurt at 200 not out. He is Test cricket’s version of “when the going gets tough, the tough gets going”.

Steve Ngeow, Chatswood, NSW

The chuckers will be hoping play in the voice Test will be delayed because of reign.

Les Shearman, Darlington, NSW

Make sure you’re on the left side of history.

Rod Matthews, Fairfield, Vic

It seems that a year can’t go by without a new crop of buzzwords. Top contenders for 2022 are quiet quitting, proximity bias, social capital, breathwork, NFTs and copy that. However, there are some old favourites that keep on going, such as: reaching out, unpack, zeitgeist, learn more, strategise and gaslighting, to name a few. No doubt there will be a new crop in 2023 to unpack. I guess it depends on the zeitgeist at the time.

David Adams, Toowoomba, Qld

Donald Trump claims he has clairvoyant abilities. Must have received these for Christmas because he certainly didn’t have them before.

Penni Seignior, Mudgeeraba, Qld

The Netanyahu-led far-right Israeli government will surprise on the upside if for no other reason than the ageing Bibi wants to leave a positive lasting legacy.

George Fishman, Vaucluse, NSW

Tomago Aluminium, you’re wasting your corporate breath warning of the frailty of the power system (“Nation’s biggest power consumer warns electricity will be under strain next winter”, 28/10). In the eyes of the Greens and teals, you now top the list of existential planet-destroying evils.

Tim Fatchen, Mt Barker, SA

Is the weather situation in North America at the moment indicative of the beginning of global freezing?

Geoff Stevens, Ocean Grove, Vic