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 - Start
00:04 - Highlights
01:46 - Diagnosis Dementia
04:16 - Walking
05:06 - Warning Signs / Finding Out
07:01 - Biggest Killer in the World / Stats
08:41 - Treatment for Dementia
10:06 - Treatment in America
11:36 - Dealing / Living With It
12:46 - People Reaching Out
14:03 - Lightbulb Moment for Starting Charity
15:31 - England & Hull Work
18:46 - Raising Money & Marathons
21:56 - \"Worst Thing That Could Happen\"
25:36 - Nathan Cleary & Current Penrith
26:56 - Penrith Pride
28:31 - Named in His Honour + Retirement / Aged Living Apartments
34:16 - '91 Grand Final + Last Game
37:36 - Promise to Fans + Grand Final Night
39:01 - Growing Up in the Bush
43:46 - Early Sporting Days
46:59 - Pet Horse + Motorbike
50:16 - Meeting His Wife + Meeting in High School
52:46 - Clubs That Almost Signed
56:16 - Comparing Old vs New Players
58:11 - Isaah Yeo / Best Forward Ever
01:02:16 - Upcoming Walks & Fundraisers
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