Alex McKinnon

After 477 games of professional rugby league, Steve Menzies felt suddenly jealous of people who knew their direction in life. His breakthrough came when he realised it's not weakness to seek advice.

Serious vertebrae injuries threatened to cut short Anthony Minichiello's NRL career. Many told him to quit. This is why he didn't.

Legendary rugby league forward Bradley Clyde is GM of a tech company. His business mindset is based on key lessons he learned in sporting teams.

Lawrie McKinna has done it all, both in football and beyond. But it's not all about him. The Newcastle Jets CEO has got a secret weapon to help all players transition to life after football.

As a young man, Brett Mullins thought money and footy would last forever. Now 46, the former star NRL fullback is older, wiser, and knows that every penny counts to put food on the table for his family.

Newcastle Knights legend Paul Harragon was by Alex McKinnon's side in the moments after McKinnon suffered his injury. In an incredibly special episode of 'Transitions', he tells how he knew instantly that McKinnon was bound for a different type of greatness - and shares how the incident shaped his own life journey.

Former Australia netball captain Anne Sargeant was wildly excited when she was picked for Australia. But as she tells Alex McKinnon, her coach gave her a stern reality check she's never forgotten – and has served her well for life.

Former Socceroos skipper Paul Wade is famous for marking Maradona in a World Cup qualifier. But real life has thrown up much more serious challenges than that.

Champion triathlete Nici Andronicus had her world turned upside down when her husband was diagnosed with cancer. She tells Transitions’ Alex McKinnon how an incredible group of women helped save her husband’s life.