Mitchell Kenny

Mitchell Kenny is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for the Penrith Panthers in the NRL.

Mitch Kenny
Personal information
Full nameMitchell Kenny
Born (1998-01-15) 15 January 1998
Sydney, Australia
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight88 kg (13 st 12 lb)
Playing information
PositionHooker, Lock
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2019– Penrith Panthers 15 0 0 0 0
As of 4 August 2020
Source: [1]

Background

Kenny was born in Sydney, Australia.

Early life

Growing up in McGraths Hill, New South Wales and was educated at Arndell Anglican College, Oakville. Kenny played his junior rugby league for Windsor Wolves before being selected for the Penrith Panthers under 17s development squad.

Kenny also played SG Ball with Penrith, winning various matches throughout that year, including the national under 18's championship.

Kenny 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

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]

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References
  1. Rugby League Project
  2. "Round 11 NRL squad announcements". NRL.com. 23 May 2019.
  3. "Mitch Kenny emerges as new fan favourite at Penrith Panthers". Western Weekender.
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