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Panthers' hooker Mitch Kenny comes of age in 2023

Mitch Kenny is relishing his full-time dummy-half role as Penrith chase an NRL title three-peat. (Jenny Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Penrith hooker Mitch Kenny feels he's grown into his role as a starting NRL hooker this year and it's just as well, with Brisbane presenting the toughest test of his young career in the grand final.

Kenny came through the Panthers' pathways and played under-20s alongside Brian To'o and Liam Martin but needed to wait longer to become a lock for selection in the NRL side.

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