Royce Simmons. Dementia diagnosis, love for Panthers & HATE for the beach! | Chiming In EP050

Royce Simmons is one of the most loved people to have ever played the game of rugby league.Who could forget the 1991 grand final, when Simmons - in his very last game for the Penrith Panthers - scored two tries in a five star performance to overcome the Canberra Raiders.Sadly, in recent times, the former NSW and Australian hooker has struggled with health issues and is battling dementia.But it hasn’t stopped Simmons' zest for life and his desire to raise funds and try and find a cure for the debilitating disease.In this episode of Chiming In, Simmons talks passionately about his health battles, his love for rugby league and those he has shared his journey with.But it’s his funny life stories which will have you chuckling as Simmons recalls a career well done.Simmons also reveals the greatest ever forward he’s ever seen - and it will shock you.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start00:04 - Highlights01:46 - Diagnosis Dementia04:16 - Walking05:06 - Warning Signs / Finding Out07:01 - Biggest Killer in the World / Stats08:41 - Treatment for Dementia10:06 - Treatment in America11:36 - Dealing / Living With It12:46 - People Reaching Out14:03 - Lightbulb Moment for Starting Charity15:31 - England & Hull Work18:46 - Raising Money & Marathons21:56 - "Worst Thing That Could Happen"25:36 - Nathan Cleary & Current Penrith26:56 - Penrith Pride28:31 - Named in His Honour + Retirement / Aged Living Apartments34:16 - '91 Grand Final + Last Game37:36 - Promise to Fans + Grand Final Night39:01 - Growing Up in the Bush43:46 - Early Sporting Days46:59 - Pet Horse + Motorbike50:16 - Meeting His Wife + Meeting in High School52:46 - Clubs That Almost Signed56:16 - Comparing Old vs New Players58:11 - Isaah Yeo / Best Forward Ever01:02:16 - Upcoming Walks & Fundraisers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.