How a Penrith groundsman became an NRL premiership hero
The Panthers hooker has come a long way on his NRL journey.
7news.com.auHere’s the latest on Mitch Kenny in the NRL based on recent reporting.
- Mitch Kenny faced a hamstring injury and was a doubt for Penrith’s finals contention in 2025, with reports indicating he was omitted from the squad at one point while Payne Down the line for a Week 2 finals run appeared possible depending on recovery. This was described as a week-to-week injury that could see him miss early finals fixtures.[1][2]
- In early 2025, Kenny was cited for dangerous contact in a match against the Roosters, which could have led to a suspension and multiple-match ban, affecting his playing time pending judiciary outcomes.[3]
- By September 2025, coverage indicated Kenny was unavailable for Penrith’s elimination final due to his hamstring issue, with Tom Jenkins stepping into the No.9 role in Cleary’s rotation as Kenny remained a week-to-week proposition.[4][5]
- Additional player profiles and ongoing coverage continued to list Kenny as a key Penrith hooker, with frequent updates on injury status and potential returns as the season progressed.[6][10]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact latest headlines and provide a short timeline or a quick summary of Kenny’s injury status and expected returns for upcoming matches. I can also look up current social media posts or official Penrith Panthers updates for the most current confirmation. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- Recent reporting on Kenny’s finals involvement and injuries[2][5][1]
- judiciary/dangerous contact incident in 2025[3]
- Player profiles and ongoing status updates[10][6]