Marmin Barba during his time at the Titans. Picture: David Clark Source: DailyTelegraph
FIRST they snared Ben Barba. Now the Broncos have secured Barba's younger brother, cancer survivor Marmin, in a move partly designed to safeguard the well-being of Brisbane's big-name recruit.
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The 22-year-old has inked a two-year deal, continuing an aggressive recruitment drive that has seen the Broncos net Martin Kennedy, Daniel Vidot, Todd Lowrie and the Barba brothers for 2014.
A promising utility back, Marmin was left fighting for his life three years ago when he was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer in his groin at the tender age of 19.
But having won the biggest battle of all, Barba is now a key figure in the NRL resurrection of his older brother after Ben's nightmare 2013 campaign at the Bulldogs.
The Broncos believe Marmin has something to offer in his own right, but are mindful of the support he provides to a sibling looking to rebuild on and off the field in Brisbane.
"Marmin's manager (Chris Orr) suggested him to us and we thought it would be a good idea," Broncos operations chief Andrew Gee said.
"It will definitely be good for Ben from a welfare perspective to have his brother around the club.
"From all reports, Marmin is an outstanding young lad so it will be good to have him around.
"It's always beneficial for any person to have support networks and it will be great for both Ben and Marmin to have each other at the club."
Like his more famous brother, Marmin has the opportunity to consolidate at Red Hill next season.
Signed by the Titans last year after his cancer ordeal at Parramatta, Barba spent the 2013 season with Tweed in the Intrust Super Cup as he fought his way back from a knee reconstruction.
But Orr believes Marmin is entering his best years as a footballer and could prove a bargain buy for the Broncos.
"It was about family every step of the way and it's worked out well for both of them. It's a brand new start for Ben but it's also a great new chapter for Marmin," said Orr.
"Marmin will get a lot out of watching how Ben trains. Ben was Marmin's weight a few years ago and Ben is now 92kg, while Marmin is about 78kg, so he has a long way to go.
"Marmin had bravely overcome cancer when the Titans threw him a lifeline. But it was a year of recovery because his knee didn't come right until the last six weeks of the year, so the Broncos should get the best of Marmin."
Last year, Marmin revealed how Ben helped him through his darkest days. Now he is ready to be his Brother's Keeper.
"Ben's pretty much the reason where I am in my career, he's helped me out big time," Marmin said.
"When I first got cancer, I thought that was it for me, my life was over. I had bad things running through my head, but within a few weeks they said I was cleared.
"Benny was a huge help for me. As soon as I heard I had it, I thought 'I won't be able to play sport ever again', but Ben said stay positive."
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