Royce Simmons [Discussion]

[galea_11]

I agree he needs to move on we need new support staff . But at end of th day these are first grade players that r missing tackles I struggle to blame coaching staff this much .

 

[sheer64]

Cant miss an opportunity to have a go at "Rolls" Royce Simmons.

Truly the worst defensive coach in the modern game!

 

[stryker]

He has been with us for yonks and has overseen a whole generation of average to poor defenders come through this club. I used to think how can we be so unlucky that these good players are so soft in D? The pattern soon developed though and it was plain to see who was at fault. The fact this bloke racked up so many years here is on all of our managements heads.

He should have been given the arse in 06…07 at worst. Finally got rid of the goose in 2014 after seeing inept displays of defence against just about every side for his whole tenure. This side has always been able to let in 5 unanswered tries in 30 minutes....they even let Parra do it.

Its just embarrassing.

 

[innsaneink]

That try Tupou scored off the scrum where he strolled thru was emabarrasing and highlited our lack of skill in D

Teddy was at lock in a defensive scrum, Iosefa open side prop, Bell at 5/8

I know players are all over the joint nowadays, but Teddy seemed still bound way after the ball was out, seemed to head blindside first then went open - too late shut the gate.

Iosefa broke (where was the back rower??) but he couldnt tackle a simple year 3 maths addition problem let alone a flying winger - too late shut the gate

bell- impersonating a windmill at 5/8
Too late etc etc


 

[alexaki]

Royce has a few mates in there who are just as useless…ESL caught on early how useless of a coach he was so we open our arms to him and take him back!...laughable..

 

[system]

That try Tupou scored off the scrum where he strolled thru was emabarrasing and highlited our lack of skill in D

Teddy was at lock in a defensive scrum, Iosefa open side prop, Bell at 5/8

I know players are all over the joint nowadays, but Teddy seemed still bound way after the ball was out, seemed to head blindside first then went open - too late shut the gate.

Iosefa broke (where was the back rower??) but he couldnt tackle a simple year 3 maths addition problem let alone a flying winger - too late shut the gate

bell- impersonating a windmill at 5/8
Too late etc etc


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[hybrid_tiger]

The man has been an utter failure as a coach everywhere he has gone. We are the only club continually stupid enough to employ him.

 

[ball_main]

Said it for a long time we lack size and speed Galloway looks like he runs in slow motion, Fulton is not of first grade standard was put on the open market and not one club was interested what does that tell you and we sign him for another three years , Blair is just overrated , I am really worried about next year.

I've been saying that for years. Not one side besides the sharks would buy Fulton. And Galloway, please mate try run hard.

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[tigersrule4life]

His useless let the new era begin.

 

[happy_tiger]

I wonder if "line speed" is ever mentioned?

It is ,but not in the context you are thinking

Line up over there if you are chasing some speed

Royce shouldn't have made it past 2007

 

[tiger_scott]

Article from https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/concussion-news-penrith-panthers-legend-royce-simmons-alzheimers-diagnosis/ce755552-8501-4a1e-a0f4-ac520ba9adce

Penrith Panthers legend Royce Simmons confirms Alzheimer's diagnosis
By Sacha Mirzabegian
27 minutes ago

Penrith Panthers legend Royce Simmons has confirmed the sad news he's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Simmons, synonymous with the Panthers memorable 1991 grand final win over Canberra, revealed the news while declaring his plans to raise money for Dementia Australia by organising a charity walk of close to 300km from his home town of Goolagong to Penrith.

The news will send shockwaves through current and former players, with Simmons the latest great of the game to reveal he has a brain injury, after former Canterbury Bulldogs captain Steve Mortimer went public with his dementia diagnosis last year.

Simmons said he wasn't sure if the disease was linked to multiple concussions he suffered throughout his career. But he became concerned when he forgot his wife had purchased a bottle of wine just minutes after they had left the shop. The moment led to the league great to see a neurologist last June.

"The doctor said, 'You told me you'd had a few concussions over the years; there are a couple of white marks which may have been from the concussions'," Simmons said in an interview with Neil Cadigan on the Panthers' website.

"And I'm thinking, 'That's good; just a couple of marks from concussions'.

"Then he pointed to another part of the brain and said, 'Around here, that's all Alzheimer's'.

"It was like someone had knocked me off my feet.

"The rest of the appointment is just a blur; I was so shocked, even though in the back of my mind I was worried something might show up."

Simmons celebrates after scoring the decisive try in the '91 decider. (nrl.com)
Despite the concerning news, Simmons said he still feels physically fit and that his condition hasn't deteriorated since his diagnosis. He still works for the club in an ambassador role and believes he'll be able to complete the 10-day walk and arrive at Bluebet Stadium for the Panthers' clash with North Queensland on May 27.

"You have all the stats about people who suffer from dementia or die from it but you've got to multiply that by 10 or 20 people who suffer as well alongside them," Simmons said.

"I want to help raise money for research as a mark of respect for the medical people who have worked so hard find a cure or a successful treatment and all those people who suffer watching a loved one go down the path of losing who they once were."

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I hope his fundraising goes well and he stays healthy for as long as he can.

 

[PJ_]

Prayers for Royce.
One of the good ones

 

[jirskyr]

Sucks for Royce - Alzheimer's still one of the least treatable and least understood diseases around, even after all these decades of study. My Grandmother died from AD in 1982 and we still don't know for sure what causes it.

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

Sad news for Royce. Hopefully it doesn’t progress too quickly and he can enjoy a few more years with a clear mind.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

It’s a funny disease. My grandmother was officially diagnosed in 2010, even though we suspected she had it for years before. As a result of several falls, her health declined to the point she’s in a vegetative state, and has been that way for a decade. Then you have a guy like Malcolm Young who was touring the world, got diagnosed and was gone in about 5 years.

 

[hammertime]

I really hope they find a cure for this disease soon. I know there are a few promising developments. It's bloody awful and I hope Royce has plenty of time before it kicks in. My nan has it and has some really terrible days - really tough during covid! But it was so amazing to see her around xmas and her just light up with my kids in the room.

 

[oldprop]

Very sad news for Royce. Hope he has many good years ahead.

 

[oldprop]

Royce is 61.

 

[rustycage]

Plenty more of these diagnosis to come.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Plenty more of these diagnosis to come.

For sure