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 - 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