Away From Country

Running onto the field in front of one hundred thousand people, round the clock security and watched by millions around the world, this wasn't something Jesse had envisioned when he accepted a scholarship to attend university in the United States. This is the story of a kid from Queensland, Australia who wins two national football championships with the Alabama Crimson tide in a sport that he only started playing in his late teens. With university complete Jesse has his eyes on something bigger...the NFL!

Brendan Williams was predicted to be one of Australia's top rugby union players, then a dramatic fall from grace. Drugs, alcohol and the death of his brother led Bredan down the wrong path. His Australian rugby contract terminated, he took his talents overseas. His rise was just as spectacular as his fall. This is the inspirational story of a kid from the block who went on to become one of Italy's top rugby players. With his playing days coming to an end, Brendan is preparing for the next stage in his life. Living in Treviso, Italy with his wife, young daughter and another baby on the way things couldn't have turned out much better for Brendan Williams.

It's been a hell of a ride for BMX superstar Khalen Young. He has been faced with a lot of tough challenges and choices along the way. The first one to compete at the Olympics or be there for the birth of his child, he chose the latter. Four years later Khalen gets a second when he qualifies for the London Olympics. Leading the pack he looks set for victory. Then in spectacular fashion it all comes crashing down.

At 36 years old Scott Gardner is a rookie. After years of trying, Scott has finally qualified for golf's prestigious PGA tour. In doing so, he becomes the first ever Indigenous Australian to make his mark on golf's biggest stage. This is a story of courage, determination and how never giving up on your dreams can really pay off.

NBA superstar, Australian captain and proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Patty Mills shares his story and gives us an insight into what life is like playing for one of the world's most successful sporting teams, the San Antonio Spurs.