Mitch Kenny out of Penrith's elimination final as Tom ...
The coach’s hand has been forced as his triple premiership hero becomes a week-by-week proposition.
7news.com.auHere’s the latest I can provide based on recent public reports:
- Mitch Kenny was sidelined at times in 2025 due to hamstring injuries, affecting his availability for Panthers finals campaigns. This contributed to lineup adjustments in key finals matches.[2][4]
- In early 2026 coverage, Kenny faced a suspension affecting a high-profile NRL clash, marking a notable setback in Penrith’s season that year.[2]
- Historical context: Kenny remained a core part of Penrith’s squad through 2024–25, with contract extensions having secured his long-term role with the club.[5][8]
If you’d like, I can pull more detailed minute-by-minute injury timelines, current status for 2026 seasons, or compile a brief timeline of his injuries and returns with exact dates from the sources above. Also, I can set up a quick news brief with the most recent headlines and any upcoming matches where he’s expected to play. Would you like that?
Citations:
- Injury updates and finals impact from Sporting News article (Sept 9, 2025).[1]
- Suspension during 2026 Good Friday clash reported by AAP News (Mar 28, 2026).[2]
- 2025 injury/news around elimination finals and squad changes (Sept 8–9, 2025).[4]
- 2024 contract extension confirming long-term Panthers role (Apr 4, 2024).[5]
- Panthers player profile and 2025 status overview (Sept 30, 2025), plus official club profile (May 31, 2025).[7][8]