Disgraced former NRL player Tim Simona lifts lid on betting, drugs shameNZN VIDEO/AAP Wests Tigers player Simona degistered by NRL over bettingDisgraced former Wests Tigers centre Tim Simona has revealed how he used money he raised for charity to fund his drugs and gambling addictions. The New Zealand-born player was deregistered by the NRL on Friday and handed an indefinite ban for betting on opponents in Tigers matches and also ripping off charities after auctioning off autographed jerseys. GETTY IMAGES Tim Simona has been deregistered indefinitely by the NRL. READ MORE:* Simona deregistered by NRL over betting* LIfe ban for Simona too 'harsh'* NRL life ban for Tim Simona over bets: report* Gambling inquiry tipped off via social mediaNRL CEO Todd Greenberg said there was no place for Tim Simona in the NRL after the former Tiger's deception was uncovered. "They know what I did was wrong but they understand I always gave 100 per cent."

Source: Stuff March 11, 2017 16:52 UTC