Some 26 months after he fronted the media – family nearby, voice cracking – to announce the coming end of his nine-year stint as AFL CEO, Gil McLachlan has finally chosen his next adventure.

Ever wondered what great hair does to a man? McLachlan has revealed not one but two knock-out jobs in three days. There’s being an external adviser to Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager and owner of Crown Resorts, while also finding time to be the full-time CEO role at Tabcorp, the wagering industry’s favourite ASX basket case.