The NRL and Penrith are aware of an alleged photo of Panthers star Mitch Kenny circulating online.
The image seems to be a screenshot from Kenny’s Instagram account, and appears to show him in the back of a car with the caption: “Couple Boxing Day lines have got me in troubleeee.”
It was posted on Tuesday before being quickly deleted, but not before screenshots were taken and circulated online.
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The NRL has been asked about the image.
“The NRL is aware of the matter and will be liaising with the club,” the league said in a statement.
The Panthers have also confirmed they are aware of the photo of their player, but have decided not to comment publicly.
Kenny later posted a message on his Instagram account, seeming to address the photo.
“Happy New Year guys. Enjoy and ignore trolls who grabbed my phone. Happy New Year,” he wrote.
The 25-year-old has been a key cog in the Panthers’ premiership three-peat in the past three years, scoring a try in the 2023 decider against the Broncos.
He is contracted to the powerhouse NRL club until the end of near year.