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===2019=== |
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Kenny made his first grade debut in round 11 of the [[2019 NRL season]] for Penrith in their 16–10 victory over the [[Parramatta Eels]] at the new [[Western Sydney Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/21/round-11-nrl-squad-announcements/ |title=Round 11 NRL squad announcements |publisher=NRL.com |date=23 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://westernweekender.com.au/2019/06/mitch-kenny-emerges-as-new-fan-favourite-at-penrith-panthers/|title=Mitch Kenny emerges as new fan favourite at Penrith Panthers|website=Western Weekender}}</ref> |
Kenny made his first grade debut in round 11 of the [[2019 NRL season]] for Penrith in their 16–10 victory over the [[Parramatta Eels]] at the new [[Western Sydney Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/21/round-11-nrl-squad-announcements/ |title=Round 11 NRL squad announcements |publisher=NRL.com |date=23 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://westernweekender.com.au/2019/06/mitch-kenny-emerges-as-new-fan-favourite-at-penrith-panthers/|title=Mitch Kenny emerges as new fan favourite at Penrith Panthers|website=Western Weekender|date=12 June 2019 }}</ref> |
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===2020=== |
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===2022=== |
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Ahead of the [[2022 NRL season]], Kenny re-signed with the Penrith Panthers until the end of the 2024 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2022/01/17/mitch-kenny-re-signs-with-penrith-panthers/|title=Mitch Kenny re-signs with Penrith Panthers|publisher=[[New South Wales Rugby League]]|date=17 January 2022|access-date=10 April 2022}}</ref> During round 4 of the 2022 season, he scored his first NRL try in Penrith's 32–12 victory over the [[Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs]] at Western Sydney Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2022/round-5/bulldogs-v-panthers/|title=Bulldogs v Panthers – Round 5, 2022|publisher=[[National Rugby League]]|date=10 April 2022|access-date=10 April 2022}}</ref> |
Ahead of the [[2022 NRL season]], Kenny re-signed with the Penrith Panthers until the end of the 2024 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2022/01/17/mitch-kenny-re-signs-with-penrith-panthers/|title=Mitch Kenny re-signs with Penrith Panthers|publisher=[[New South Wales Rugby League]]|date=17 January 2022|access-date=10 April 2022}}</ref> During round 4 of the 2022 season, he scored his first NRL try in Penrith's 32–12 victory over the [[Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs]] at Western Sydney Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2022/round-5/bulldogs-v-panthers/|title=Bulldogs v Panthers – Round 5, 2022|publisher=[[National Rugby League]]|date=10 April 2022|access-date=10 April 2022}}</ref> |
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Kenny played 24 games for Penrith throughout the season including the clubs [[2022 NRL Grand Final]] victory over [[Parramatta Eels|Parramatta]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-grand-final-penrith-panthers-grand-final-celebrations-accor-stadium-grounds-buggy-jarome-luai-social-media-post-news-parramatta-eels-results-highlights/news-story/1a26e12e295fd2af8a2c5dd0782a7c2e/|title= |
Kenny played 24 games for Penrith throughout the season including the clubs [[2022 NRL Grand Final]] victory over [[Parramatta Eels|Parramatta]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-grand-final-penrith-panthers-grand-final-celebrations-accor-stadium-grounds-buggy-jarome-luai-social-media-post-news-parramatta-eels-results-highlights/news-story/1a26e12e295fd2af8a2c5dd0782a7c2e/|title='Parra are our sons': Panther's cheeky Eels sledge as stars run riot, Luai has another dig|website=www.foxsports.com.au|date=3 October 2022 }}</ref> |
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===2023=== |
===2023=== |
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On 18 February, Kenny played in Penrith's 13–12 upset loss to [[St Helens RFC]] in the [[2023 World Club Challenge]].<ref>{{cite |
On 18 February, Kenny played in Penrith's 13–12 upset loss to [[St Helens RFC]] in the [[2023 World Club Challenge]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/64692630/|title=St Helens: World Club Challenge win 'seismic for British rugby league'|work=BBC Sport |date=19 February 2023 }}</ref> |
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In round 4 of the [[2023 NRL season]], Kenny was sent to the sin bin during golden point extra-time against Parramatta due to a dangerous high tackle on [[Waqa Blake]]. Parramatta would kick a field goal from the resulting penalty to win 17–16.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/rugby-league/news/nrl-judiciary-round-4/bn7dtltu7jefsvyqs72zq9su/|title=NRL Judiciary Round 4: Jack Wighton, Jeremiah Nanai and Junior Paulo banned|website=www.sportingnews.com}}</ref> |
In round 4 of the [[2023 NRL season]], Kenny was sent to the sin bin during golden point extra-time against Parramatta due to a dangerous high tackle on [[Waqa Blake]]. Parramatta would kick a field goal from the resulting penalty to win 17–16.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/rugby-league/news/nrl-judiciary-round-4/bn7dtltu7jefsvyqs72zq9su/|title=NRL Judiciary Round 4: Jack Wighton, Jeremiah Nanai and Junior Paulo banned|website=www.sportingnews.com|date=28 March 2023 }}</ref> |
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Kenny played 23 games for Penrith in the 2023 NRL season including the clubs 26–24 victory over Brisbane in the [[2023 NRL Grand Final]] as Penrith won their third straight premiership. Kenny scored the opening try of the final.<ref>{{cite |
Kenny played 23 games for Penrith in the 2023 NRL season including the clubs 26–24 victory over Brisbane in the [[2023 NRL Grand Final]] as Penrith won their third straight premiership. Kenny scored the opening try of the final.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2023/oct/01/nrl-grand-final-2023-penrith-panthers-vs-brisbane-broncos-live-updates-scores-results-teams-squads-kick-off-time-accor-stadium-sydney/|title=NRL grand final 2023: Penrith Panthers defeat Brisbane Broncos – as it happened|newspaper=The Guardian|date=October 2023 |last1=Howcroft |first1=Jonathan }}</ref> |
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On 26 December, Kenny was placed under investigation by the NRL and Penrith for allegedly posting a picture to his instagram account with the caption "couple Boxing Day lines have got me in trouble". Kenny later took the picture down and posted a caption which read "Happy new year guys. Enjoy... and ignore trolls who grabbed my phone,". The NRL later released a statement saying "The NRL is aware of the matter and will be liaising with the club,".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/news-2023-mitch-kenny-penrith-panthers-instagram-story-drugs/b9b6e40e-11a8-40c8-bb25-6de4d664d9a9/|title=Mitch Kenny blames 'trolls' for Instagram post as Panthers, NRL investigate|website=wwos.nine.com.au}}</ref> |
On 26 December, Kenny was placed under investigation by the NRL and Penrith for allegedly posting a picture to his instagram account with the caption "couple Boxing Day lines have got me in trouble". Kenny later took the picture down and posted a caption which read "Happy new year guys. Enjoy... and ignore trolls who grabbed my phone,". The NRL later released a statement saying "The NRL is aware of the matter and will be liaising with the club,".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/news-2023-mitch-kenny-penrith-panthers-instagram-story-drugs/b9b6e40e-11a8-40c8-bb25-6de4d664d9a9/|title=Mitch Kenny blames 'trolls' for Instagram post as Panthers, NRL investigate|website=wwos.nine.com.au|date=27 December 2023 }}</ref> |
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===2024=== |
===2024=== |
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On 8 February, Kenny was handed with a breach notice by the NRL for his instagram post dating back to December 2023. The NRL released a statement which read “The National Rugby League (NRL) today issued Penrith Panthers player Mitch Kenny with a Breach Notice alleging a breach of the NRL Code of Conduct following an NRL Integrity Unit investigation into a social media post in December, 2023,” the NRL’s statement read. It is alleged Kenny engaged in conduct which has brought the game and his Club into disrepute. Kenny has five business days to respond to the Breach Notice".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-news-2024-mitch-kenny-handed-breach-notice-instagram-story-social-media-post-penrith-panthers/news-story/7ec3b23bd57c9ea54979211ccdb7cb46/|title=Panthers star hit with breach notice over Boxing Day social media post|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}</ref> |
On 8 February, Kenny was handed with a breach notice by the NRL for his instagram post dating back to December 2023. The NRL released a statement which read “The National Rugby League (NRL) today issued Penrith Panthers player Mitch Kenny with a Breach Notice alleging a breach of the NRL Code of Conduct following an NRL Integrity Unit investigation into a social media post in December, 2023,” the NRL’s statement read. It is alleged Kenny engaged in conduct which has brought the game and his Club into disrepute. Kenny has five business days to respond to the Breach Notice".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-news-2024-mitch-kenny-handed-breach-notice-instagram-story-social-media-post-penrith-panthers/news-story/7ec3b23bd57c9ea54979211ccdb7cb46/|title=Panthers star hit with breach notice over Boxing Day social media post|website=www.foxsports.com.au|date=8 February 2024 }}</ref> |
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On 24 February, Kenny played in Penrith's [[2024 World Club Challenge]] final loss against [[Wigan Warriors|Wigan]].<ref>{{cite |
On 24 February, Kenny played in Penrith's [[2024 World Club Challenge]] final loss against [[Wigan Warriors|Wigan]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/68337685/|title=World Club Challenge: Wigan Warriors 16-12 Penrith Panthers - Cherry and Whites crowned world champions for fifth time|work=BBC Sport |date=24 February 2024 }}</ref> |
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| Full name | Mitchell Kenny | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 15 January 1998 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 90 kg (14 st 2 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Hooker | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Mitchell Kenny (born 15 January 1998) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for the Penrith Panthers in the NRL. He is a NRL premiership winning player of 2022 and 2023.
Early life
[edit]Born in Sydney, New South Wales, Kenny grew up in the suburb of McGraths Hill and was educated at Arndell Anglican College, Oakville.
Kenny played junior rugby league for Windsor Wolves before being selected for the Penrith Panthers under-17 development squad.
Kenny also played SG Ball with Penrith, winning various matches throughout that year, including the national under-18's championship. He started to move his way up through the ranks of Penrith, playing with the under-20s team for two years and then moving onto their Canterbury Cup NSW squad.
Career
[edit]2019
[edit]Kenny made his first grade debut in round 11 of the 2019 NRL season for Penrith in their 16–10 victory over the Parramatta Eels at the new Western Sydney Stadium.[2][3]
2020
[edit]Kenny was limited to only six games for Penrith in the 2020 NRL season and missed on playing in the clubs Grand Final loss to the Melbourne Storm.
2021
[edit]Kenny played 18 games for Penrith in the 2021 NRL season but missed out on playing in Penrith's 2021 NRL Grand Final victory over South Sydney due to an injury he sustained during the clubs victory over the Parramatta Eels in the semi-final.
2022
[edit]Ahead of the 2022 NRL season, Kenny re-signed with the Penrith Panthers until the end of the 2024 season.[4] During round 4 of the 2022 season, he scored his first NRL try in Penrith's 32–12 victory over the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at Western Sydney Stadium.[5] Kenny played 24 games for Penrith throughout the season including the clubs 2022 NRL Grand Final victory over Parramatta.[6]
2023
[edit]On 18 February, Kenny played in Penrith's 13–12 upset loss to St Helens RFC in the 2023 World Club Challenge.[7] In round 4 of the 2023 NRL season, Kenny was sent to the sin bin during golden point extra-time against Parramatta due to a dangerous high tackle on Waqa Blake. Parramatta would kick a field goal from the resulting penalty to win 17–16.[8] Kenny played 23 games for Penrith in the 2023 NRL season including the clubs 26–24 victory over Brisbane in the 2023 NRL Grand Final as Penrith won their third straight premiership. Kenny scored the opening try of the final.[9] On 26 December, Kenny was placed under investigation by the NRL and Penrith for allegedly posting a picture to his instagram account with the caption "couple Boxing Day lines have got me in trouble". Kenny later took the picture down and posted a caption which read "Happy new year guys. Enjoy... and ignore trolls who grabbed my phone,". The NRL later released a statement saying "The NRL is aware of the matter and will be liaising with the club,".[10]
2024
[edit]On 8 February, Kenny was handed with a breach notice by the NRL for his instagram post dating back to December 2023. The NRL released a statement which read “The National Rugby League (NRL) today issued Penrith Panthers player Mitch Kenny with a Breach Notice alleging a breach of the NRL Code of Conduct following an NRL Integrity Unit investigation into a social media post in December, 2023,” the NRL’s statement read. It is alleged Kenny engaged in conduct which has brought the game and his Club into disrepute. Kenny has five business days to respond to the Breach Notice".[11] On 24 February, Kenny played in Penrith's 2024 World Club Challenge final loss against Wigan.[12]
Statistics
[edit]Stats correct as of the end of the 2023 season [13]
| Year | Team | Games | Tries | Pts |
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| 2019 |  Penrith
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| 2020 | 6 | |||
| 2021 | 18 | |||
| 2022 | 24 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 23 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 14 | 2 | 8 | |
| Totals | 97 | 4 | 16 |
References
[edit]- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "Round 11 NRL squad announcements". NRL.com. 23 May 2019.
- ^ "Mitch Kenny emerges as new fan favourite at Penrith Panthers". Western Weekender. 12 June 2019.
- ^ "Mitch Kenny re-signs with Penrith Panthers". New South Wales Rugby League. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
- ^ "Bulldogs v Panthers – Round 5, 2022". National Rugby League. 10 April 2022. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
- ^ "'Parra are our sons': Panther's cheeky Eels sledge as stars run riot, Luai has another dig". www.foxsports.com.au. 3 October 2022.
- ^ "St Helens: World Club Challenge win 'seismic for British rugby league'". BBC Sport. 19 February 2023.
- ^ "NRL Judiciary Round 4: Jack Wighton, Jeremiah Nanai and Junior Paulo banned". www.sportingnews.com. 28 March 2023.
- ^ Howcroft, Jonathan (October 2023). "NRL grand final 2023: Penrith Panthers defeat Brisbane Broncos – as it happened". The Guardian.
- ^ "Mitch Kenny blames 'trolls' for Instagram post as Panthers, NRL investigate". wwos.nine.com.au. 27 December 2023.
- ^ "Panthers star hit with breach notice over Boxing Day social media post". www.foxsports.com.au. 8 February 2024.
- ^ "World Club Challenge: Wigan Warriors 16-12 Penrith Panthers - Cherry and Whites crowned world champions for fifth time". BBC Sport. 24 February 2024.
- ^ "Mitchell Kenny".
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