Max Plath

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Max Plath
Personal information
Full nameMax Plath
Born (2001-10-03) 3 October 2001 (age 22)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight87 kg (13 st 10 lb)
Playing information
Position Lock, Hooker
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2023– Dolphins 2350020
Source: [1]

Max Plath (born 3 October 2001) [2] is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a lock for the Dolphins in the National Rugby League (NRL).

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Background

Plath was born in Brisbane, Queensland and was educated at Iona College. [3] He is the son of former Brisbane Broncos utility John Plath. And older Brother of Jordan Plath, who is signed with the South Sydney Rabbitohs. He played his junior rugby league at Capalaba Warriors for a small stint before playing at Wynnum Manly Juniors. [4]

Playing career

Early career

During 2022 and 2023, Plath played seventeen games, scored nine tries and kicked nineteen goals for the Wynnum Manly Seagulls in the Hostplus Cup. [5] He has also played in the Queensland under-19 team. [6] [7]

Dolphins (2023-present)

During 2023, Plath played fifteen games and scored six tries for the Redcliffe Dolphins in the Hostplus Cup competition run by the Queensland Rugby League (QRL). [8] On 2 June 2023 in round 14 of the 2023 NRL season, Plath made his first grade debut from the bench in their 8-30 loss to the New Zealand Warriors at Mount Smart Stadium. [9] In total, Plath played two NRL games and scored one try for the Dolphins that year. In December 2023, his contract was extended until 2026. [10] In round 4 of the 2024 NRL season, Plath was placed on report for a hip drop tackle during the clubs 30-14 victory over the Gold Coast Titans. Plath was later suspended for two games. [11] In round 7 of the 2024 NRL season, Plath scored two tries for the Dolphins in their 44-16 victory over Parramatta. [12]

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References

  1. RLP
  2. "Max Plath".
  3. https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/03/26/iona-college-proves-a-happy-hunting-ground-for-wynnum-manly/
  4. https://www.wynnumseagulls.com.au/max-plath-signs-with-dolphins-nrl-team/
  5. "Official Hostplus Cup profile of Max Plath for Redcliffe Dolphins | Dolphins". 12 December 2023.
  6. "Max Plath Signs With Dolphins NRL Team". WynnumSeagulls.com. 12 April 2023.
  7. "Future Gulls: Get to know Max Plath". WynnumSeagulls.com. 8 April 2020.
  8. "Official Hostplus Cup profile of Max Plath for Redcliffe Dolphins | Dolphins". 12 December 2023.
  9. "Round 14 Warriors V Dolphins". NRL.com. 4 June 2023.
  10. "Plath extends with Dolphins through to 2026". 12 December 2023.
  11. "Dolphins forward learns fate for 'ugly' and 'horrific' hip drop tackle". www.foxsports.com.au.
  12. "Dolphins stun with nine-try onslaught to leave Eels shell-shocked in 'demoralising loss'". www.foxsports.com.au.