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Tabcorp has signed a new broadcast deal with Racing Victoria that will show races throughout the world.

McLachlan signs off on racing broadcast deal; Melbourne Cup trainer to sell up; $220m Moonee Valley project hits snag

Gillon McLachlan’s TAB has signed a new partnership with Racing Victoria, while trainer Danny O’Brien looks to streamline his business and Moonee Valley loses key staff member.

  • Danny Russell

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AFL Commission chairman Richard Goyder at this year’s hall of fame function.

Richard Goyder is leaving the AFL. He’s foiled a plot on his way out

The incoming AFL Commission chairman is not given to intemperate or provocative public statements. You can’t expect vaudeville from a guy who ran a health insurance company.

  • Jake Niall
Tabcorp’s rejuvenation of its physical betting presence was evident at Sydney’s Everest race last weekend.

Tabcorp investors back ‘outlandish’ payout for ex AFL boss

With Tabcorp shares soaring, investors were in no mood to deny yet another multimillion-dollar CEO options package for former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan.

  • Colin Kruger
Essendon president David Barham has told the AFL commission that the league would be seen as “corporate bullies” should Tasmania fail in its bid to secure the competition’s 19th team.

‘Corporate bullies’: Essendon boss warned AFL over stadium roof demand

David Barham is the first club figure to push back on the league’s ultimatum for the controversial Macquarie Point stadium to have a roof.

  • Caroline Wilson
Despite his low profile, former league CEO Andrew Demetriou remains an influential figure within the AFL.

He walked away from footy 11 years ago, but this key figure has Andrew Dillon’s ear

Andrew Demetriou insists he’s retired and has barely attended a game in an official capacity since he departed the AFL, but the former league chief has emerged as a loyal and trusted confidante of the man now reshaping the competition and its administration.

  • Caroline Wilson
Former AFL CEOs Gillon McLachlan (left) and Andrew Demetriou (right) with current league boss Andrew Dillon at Neil Mitchell’s departure from 3AW Mornings last year.

Demetriou’s comeback: How the ex-CEO has returned to the AFL world

Andrew Demetriou has quietly returned to football and is helping to introduce a program designed to develop new administrators for the AFL.

  • Jake Niall
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Gillon McLachlan

Can former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan turn around Tabcorp’s fortunes?

It will take more than winning Everest, the world’s richest horse race, to revive Tabcorp’s fortunes. The gambling giant needs some wins off the track.

  • Colin Kruger
Ciaron Maher.

Trainer Ciaron Maher wins The Everest with Bella Nipotina and Caulfield Cup with Duke De Sessa

Ciaron Maher had a highly successful day across two cities, training the Everest and Caulfield Cup winners within one hour of each other. Duke De Sessa won the big race in Melbourne while Bella Nipotina ruled the roost in Sydney.

  • Roy Ward and Billie Eder
New Tabcorp CEO and Blackstone adviser Gillon McLachlan.

Banned! TAB boss Gill McLachlan shuts pollies out of Birdcage marquee

The betting giant’s Melbourne Cup marquee has long been a favourite of federal and state MPs. Now, they’re out.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
The AFL’s new radio deal came after protracted negotiations.

The radio war that dealt the AFL a big reality check

The AFL’s new radio rights agreement is a far cry from the $4.5 billion, seven-year broadcast deal, with the prospect of losing Triple M proving untenable for the league.

  • Caroline Wilson