Rugby league stalwart and 2GB favourite Darryl “Big Marn” Brohman has confirmed he is undergoing treatment for Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, telling Mark Levy he had been “a bit crook” for several weeks before receiving the diagnosis.
The update places one of Nine Radio’s most recognisable voices on temporary leave as he begins chemotherapy.
Brohman said the illness had been building quietly.
“I’ve actually been a bit crook for the last, I don’t know, six weeks or so, and I finally went and had some tests done. I’ve been diagnosed with a non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which, between you and me, I don’t really understand, but I understand it’s a form of cancer.”
He told Levy he began treatment immediately.
“Mate, I started treatment today. I’ve got to start some chemo on Monday, and I think there’s a 21-day period between the chemos, and there are about six or seven that I have to do.”
Despite the shock, Brohman stressed the prognosis was encouraging.
“From my perspective, it’s not great news, but if there is any good news, it’s the fact that from a cancer perspective it’s probably on the lower scale, and everyone I speak to who knows says it’s very, very treatable. So I’m pretty positive that I’ll be all right.”
He said the symptoms first appeared in his stomach. “I just felt a bit heavy in the stomach, and I went and got tested, and I’ve probably been tested about seven or eight times.”
With treatment now underway, Brohman expects to step back from on-air duties.
Nine Radio signals full support
Nine Radio has moved quickly to publicly back Brohman, with Station Manager and National Content Manager Greg Byrnes issuing a message of support on behalf of the network.
“The entire Nine Radio family is sending its heartfelt support and best wishes to Darryl Brohman as he faces his upcoming health battle,” Byrnes said.
“We know ‘The Big Marn’ is up to the challenge, and we look forward to welcoming him back to the Continuous Call Team when he is fully recovered in 2026.”
Brohman’s temporary absence marks a notable programming shift for 2GB’s sport slate, but the network’s messaging underscores confidence he will return to the fold once treatment is complete.