Much-loved AFL great Jonathan Brown says the shock discovery of his brain tumour was like finding a “ticking time bomb” in his head.
The news of the bombshell diagnosis was made public in March, and the AFL world immediately reached out to the former Brisbane superstar who was — and still is — universally admired.
“Seven weeks ago I was training the house down … I was fit as a fiddle and I was shooting the lights out on the golf course. A day later your life changes,” Brown — who commentates for Fox Footy — said.
“I didn’t know, I was walking around with a ticking time bomb in my head.
“So it’s a great message for everyone, not just ex-footballers. For everyone.”
Brown, 44, was a key part of Brisbane’s famous triple premiership team between 2001-2003.
And he became emotional when discussing his three children and their response to his diagnosis.
“Jack’s 13, little Min is 11 and Olivia is 16,” Brown told Fox Footy.
“Liv’s a bit like me, probably a bit stoic. Jack, even though he’s a bit of a rugby league knockabout, he’s the sensitive one of the family.
“He come and gave me the biggest cuddle I’ve ever copped from anyone. He had tears, he just wouldn’t let go. He squeezed me that tight he nearly snapped me in half.
