Arran Macdougall was a rugby union front row Prop, and is used to using his broad shoulders to support some pretty big blokes in the heat of battle, in pain and tiring from physical exertion. But it is away from the football field that Arran is now propping up guys in need of strength and encouragement to get on with pressures of their daily lives. Arran arrived in Albury in 2014 to play rugby with the Steamers, and has now settled here. He is a UK qualified electrician, and also ran a market stall in London, but Arran’s passion is helping others. Arran recently founded The Albury Wodonga Men’s Group, which meets regularly to discuss Men’s issues, pressures, and create a supportive and positive community. He calls it a safe space for men to discuss what’s going on in their lives and start important conversations with blokes who may have walked that path.