Former Wallaby, international rugby star, and now Investment Specialist... Luke Jones joins us for the second episode of From the Field to Finance!

After a 14-year professional rugby career that spanned Australia and France, Luke made the leap from elite sport into the world of Finance. Now an Investment Specialist at Fawkner Property, he’s responsible for raising millions in capital and thriving in a new kind of pressure environment.

In this episode, Luke reflects on the identity shift that comes with life after sport, the steep learning curve of entering the corporate world, and the discipline and resilience that elite rugby instilled in him.

Luke shares the honest and often humorous realities of navigating a second career, what drives him now, and why staying curious and connected has been key to his reinvention.

Whether you're an athlete, an investor, or simply curious about what it takes to reinvent yourself, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Follow Luke Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukejones91/
Learn more about Fawkner Property: https://www.fawknerproperty.com.au/

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He needs absolutely no introduction...

A two-time Brownlow Medallist, premiership captain, and one of the greatest to ever play the game, AFL legend, Chris Judd, kicks off our exclusive third season: From the Field to Finance.

Judd's transition from AFL superstar to successful portfolio manager and Founder of the Cerutty Macro Fund, reveals striking parallels between elite sport and financial markets. He shares his strategic thinking and competitive drive to investment management that made him a football legend.

In this episode, Judd shares what it was like stepping away from the game, the identity shift that followed, and how he carved out a new path in the world of finance. From leadership on the field to decision-making under pressure, he offers rare insight into what it takes to succeed in both arenas.

Whether you’re a sports fan, finance enthusiast, or just curious about what reinvention and success really looks like — this one’s not to be missed.

Visit the Cerutty Macro Fund website today: https://ceruttymacrofund.com.au/

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Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a finance podcast? Host Fabian and producer Sienna pull back the curtain to share the Finance Friends journey and preview an extraordinary new season featuring sports stars who've conquered the finance world.

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