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Penrith Panthers Mitch Kenny saga

Entities: Penrith Panthers · Mitch Kenny · Freddy Lussick · Dylan Edwards · Ivan Cleary

Overview

In July 2026 the Penrith Panthers announced that hooker Mitch Kenny had signed a long‑term contract extending at least to the end of the 2031 NRL season, making him the first premiership‑winning player to do so under coach Peter Wallace. Kenny, a club junior and three‑time premiership winner, turned down a tax‑free offer from the PNG Chiefs.

A month later, in early August, the Panthers reported that Kenny had suffered a fractured fibula and syndesmosis injury in April. Although ankle surgery was successful, complications in his rehabilitation meant he would miss at least a month and remain unavailable until the NRL finals. Coach Ivan Cleary described him as a week‑to‑week prospect, with backup Freddy Lussick stepping in, while the club also dealt with uncertainty over fullback Dylan Edwards’s shoulder injury.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Penrith Panthers lose hooker Mitch Kenny until NRL finals

    Penrith Panthers hooker Mitch Kenny will miss the rest of the season, likely not returning until the NRL finals, while backup Freddy Lussick steps in and fullback Dylan Edwards remains doubtful.

  2. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Penrith Panthers secure hooker Mitch Kenny on long‑term deal

    Penrith Panthers lock up hooker Mitch Kenny until 2031, while Bulldogs captain Stephen Crichton is cleared to play a week after a neck injury.

Sources

brisbanetimes.com.au · smh.com.au