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Max Plath
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<h2 id="background">Background</h2> <p>Plath was born in <a href="/facts/Brisbane/DdUE1VPW">Brisbane</a>, <a href="/facts/Queensland/lXBlIeY3">Queensland</a> and was educated at <a href="/facts/Iona_College_Brisbane/Q6WBwemJ">Iona College and played Rugby Union in the AIC competition </a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:2" href="#fn:2"><sup>2</sup></a> He is the son of former <a href="/facts/Brisbane_Broncos/4g8Anb8T">Brisbane Broncos</a> utility <a href="/facts/John_Plath/GJJnSMUv">John Plath</a>, and older brother of Jordan Plath, who is signed with the <a href="/facts/South_Sydney_Rabbitohs/oMLjaf5b">South Sydney Rabbitohs</a>. He played his junior rugby league at Capalaba Warriors for a small stint before playing at Wynnum Manly Juniors.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:3" href="#fn:3"><sup>3</sup></a> </p> <h2 id="playing-career">Playing career</h2> <h3>Early career</h3> <p>During 2022 and 2023, Plath played seventeen games, scored nine tries and kicked nineteen goals for the <a href="/facts/Wynnum_Manly_Seagulls/XXlFfal9">Wynnum Manly Seagulls</a> in the <a href="/facts/Hostplus_Cup/dSpsAnQl">Hostplus Cup</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:4" href="#fn:4"><sup>4</sup></a> He has also played in the Queensland under-19 team.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:5" href="#fn:5"><sup>5</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:6" href="#fn:6"><sup>6</sup></a> </p> <h3>Dolphins (2023-present)</h3> <p>During 2023, Plath played fifteen games and scored six tries for the <a href="/facts/Redcliffe_Dolphins/3BYmP9ub">Redcliffe Dolphins</a> in the <a href="/facts/Hostplus_Cup/dSpsAnQl">Hostplus Cup</a> competition run by the <a href="/facts/Queensland_Rugby_League/y4agV3aw">Queensland Rugby League (QRL)</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:7" href="#fn:7"><sup>7</sup></a> On 2 June 2023 in round 14 of the <a href="/facts/2023_NRL_season/GNWwTjlI">2023 NRL season</a>, Plath made his first grade debut from the bench in their 8-30 loss to the <a href="/facts/New_Zealand_Warriors/s3jnM0uy">New Zealand Warriors</a> at <a href="/facts/Mount_Smart_Stadium/KpM48PJT">Mount Smart Stadium</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:8" href="#fn:8"><sup>8</sup></a> 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.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:9" href="#fn:9"><sup>9</sup></a> </p> <h3>2024</h3> <p>In round 4 of the <a href="/facts/2024_NRL_season/82vlwWMl">2024 NRL season</a>, Plath was placed on report for a hip drop tackle during the clubs 30-14 victory over the <a href="/facts/Gold_Coast_Titans/Ks6Ru9KQ">Gold Coast Titans</a>. Plath was later suspended for two games.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:10" href="#fn:10"><sup>10</sup></a>In round 7 of the 2024 NRL season, Plath scored two tries for the Dolphins in their 44-16 victory over <a href="/facts/Parramatta_Eels/zGgn4sIh">Parramatta</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:11" href="#fn:11"><sup>11</sup></a>He played a total of 21 games for the Dolphins in the <a href="/facts/2024_NRL_season/82vlwWMl">2024 NRL season</a> as the club finished 10th on the table.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:12" href="#fn:12"><sup>12</sup></a> </p> <h3>2025</h3> <p>On 26 February, the Dolphins announced that Plath extended his contract until the end of 2028.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:13" href="#fn:13"><sup>13</sup></a> </p> <h2 id="statistics">Statistics</h2> <table><tbody><tr><th>Year</th><th>Team</th><th>Games</th><th>Tries</th><th>Pts</th></tr><tr><td>2023</td><td rowspan="3"> <a href="/facts/Dolphins_(NRL)/ekpyCMUT">Dolphins</a></td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>2024</td><td>21</td><td>4</td><td>16</td></tr><tr><td>2025</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Totals</td><td>30</td><td>8</td><td>32</td></tr></tbody></table> <h2 id="external-links">External links</h2> <ul><li><a href="https://www.dolphinsnrl.com.au/teams/qrl-premiership/redcliffe-dolphins/max-plath/">Dolphins profile</a></li></ul> <h2 id="references">References</h2> <ol> <li id="fn:1"><p>"Max Plath". <a href="https://nothingbutleague.com/player/max-plath/" target="_blank">https://nothingbutleague.com/player/max-plath/</a> <a href="#fnref:1" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:2"><p>https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/03/26/iona-college-proves-a-happy-hunting-ground-for-wynnum-manly/ <a href="https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/03/26/iona-college-proves-a-happy-hunting-ground-for-wynnum-manly/" target="_blank">https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/03/26/iona-college-proves-a-happy-hunting-ground-for-wynnum-manly/</a> <a href="#fnref:2" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:3"><p>https://www.wynnumseagulls.com.au/max-plath-signs-with-dolphins-nrl-team/ <a href="https://www.wynnumseagulls.com.au/max-plath-signs-with-dolphins-nrl-team/" target="_blank">https://www.wynnumseagulls.com.au/max-plath-signs-with-dolphins-nrl-team/</a> <a href="#fnref:3" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:4"><p>"Official Hostplus Cup profile of Max Plath for Redcliffe Dolphins | Dolphins". 12 December 2023. <a href="https://www.dolphinsnrl.com.au/teams/qrl-premiership/redcliffe-dolphins/max-plath/" target="_blank">https://www.dolphinsnrl.com.au/teams/qrl-premiership/redcliffe-dolphins/max-plath/</a> <a href="#fnref:4" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:5"><p>"Max Plath Signs With Dolphins NRL Team". WynnumSeagulls.com. 12 April 2023. <a href="https://www.wynnumseagulls.com.au/max-plath-signs-with-dolphins-nrl-team/" target="_blank">https://www.wynnumseagulls.com.au/max-plath-signs-with-dolphins-nrl-team/</a> <a href="#fnref:5" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:6"><p>"Future Gulls: Get to know Max Plath". WynnumSeagulls.com. 8 April 2020. <a href="https://www.wynnumseagulls.com.au/future-gulls-get-to-know-max-plath/" target="_blank">https://www.wynnumseagulls.com.au/future-gulls-get-to-know-max-plath/</a> <a href="#fnref:6" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:7"><p>"Official Hostplus Cup profile of Max Plath for Redcliffe Dolphins | Dolphins". 12 December 2023. <a href="https://www.dolphinsnrl.com.au/teams/qrl-premiership/redcliffe-dolphins/max-plath/" target="_blank">https://www.dolphinsnrl.com.au/teams/qrl-premiership/redcliffe-dolphins/max-plath/</a> <a href="#fnref:7" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:8"><p>"Round 14 Warriors V Dolphins". NRL.com. 4 June 2023. <a href="https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2023/round-14/warriors-v-dolphins/" target="_blank">https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2023/round-14/warriors-v-dolphins/</a> <a href="#fnref:8" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:9"><p>"Plath extends with Dolphins through to 2026". 12 December 2023. <a href="https://www.dolphinsnrl.com.au/news/2023/12/12/plath-extends-with-dolphins-through-to-2026/" target="_blank">https://www.dolphinsnrl.com.au/news/2023/12/12/plath-extends-with-dolphins-through-to-2026/</a> <a href="#fnref:9" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:10"><p>"Dolphins forward learns fate for 'ugly' and 'horrific' hip drop tackle". www.foxsports.com.au. <a href="https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/that-looked-ugly-dolphins-forward-max-plath-at-risk-of-suspension-after-horrific-tackle/news-story/7c69f8443f08896f45a0ae2fe4b12eb9/" target="_blank">https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/that-looked-ugly-dolphins-forward-max-plath-at-risk-of-suspension-after-horrific-tackle/news-story/7c69f8443f08896f45a0ae2fe4b12eb9/</a> <a href="#fnref:10" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:11"><p>"Dolphins stun with nine-try onslaught to leave Eels shell-shocked in 'demoralising loss'". www.foxsports.com.au. <a href="https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-news-2024-parramatta-eels-vs-the-dolphins-live-stream-updates-start-time-teams-jesse-bromwich-dylan-brown/news-story/672e76464c7ec92abd251e7f31f1ca26/" target="_blank">https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-news-2024-parramatta-eels-vs-the-dolphins-live-stream-updates-start-time-teams-jesse-bromwich-dylan-brown/news-story/672e76464c7ec92abd251e7f31f1ca26/</a> <a href="#fnref:11" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:12"><p>"The Mole's end-of-season review: How one star 'lost his way' as Dolphins struggle with 'demanding' schedule". www.nine.com.au. <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2024-the-mole-exclusive-season-review-dolphins-wayne-bennett-20240912-p5ka9m.html/" target="_blank">https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2024-the-mole-exclusive-season-review-dolphins-wayne-bennett-20240912-p5ka9m.html/</a> <a href="#fnref:12" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:13"><p>"Plath extends Dolphins' stay until 2028". The Dolphins. 25 February 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2025. <a href="https://www.dolphinsnrl.com.au/news/2025/02/26/plath-extends-dolphins-stay-until-2028/" target="_blank">https://www.dolphinsnrl.com.au/news/2025/02/26/plath-extends-dolphins-stay-until-2028/</a> <a href="#fnref:13" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> </ol>