# Max Plath > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Max_Plath > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Max_Plath.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Plath > Source revision: 1356538341 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|Australian rugby league player}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2026}} {{Use Australian English|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox rugby league biography |name = Max Plath |fullname = Max Plath |image = Max Plath.jpg |imagesize = | caption = Plath playing for the [Dolphins](/source/Dolphins_(NRL)) in 2026. |birth_date = {{birth date and age|2001|10|03|df=yes}} |birth_place = [Brisbane](/source/Brisbane), [Queensland](/source/Queensland), Australia |height = {{convert|178|cm|ftin|abbr=on}} |weight = {{convert|87|kg|stlb|abbr=on}} |position = {{rlp|HK|LK|SR}} |club1 = [Dolphins](/source/Dolphins_(NRL)) |year1start = 2023 |year1end = present |appearances1 = 40 |tries1 = 9 |goals1 = 0 |fieldgoals1 = 0 |points1 = 36 |teamA = [Queensland](/source/Queensland_rugby_league_team) |yearAstart = 2026 |yearAend = |appearancesA = 1 |triesA = 0 |goalsA = 0 |fieldgoalsA = 0 |pointsA = 0 |source = [https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/max-plath/summary.html RLP] | module = {{infobox person | embed = yes | father = [John Plath](/source/John_Plath) | mother = | spouse = | education = [Iona College Brisbane](/source/Iona_College_Brisbane) | alma_mater = | relatives = }} }} '''Max Plath''' (born 3 October 2001){{cite web | url=https://nothingbutleague.com/player/max-plath/ | title=Max Plath }} is an Australian professional [rugby league](/source/rugby_league) footballer who plays as a {{rlp|hk|lk}} or {{rlp|sr}} forward for the [Dolphins](/source/Dolphins_(NRL)) in the [National Rugby League](/source/National_Rugby_League) (NRL). == Background == Plath was born in [Brisbane](/source/Brisbane), [Queensland](/source/Queensland) and was educated at [Iona College](/source/Iona_College_Brisbane), where he played rugby union in the [AIC](/source/Associated_Independent_Colleges) competition.https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2022/03/26/iona-college-proves-a-happy-hunting-ground-for-wynnum-manly/ He is the son of former [Brisbane Broncos](/source/Brisbane_Broncos) utility [John Plath](/source/John_Plath), and older brother of Jordan Plath, who has left the [South Sydney Rabbitohs](/source/South_Sydney_Rabbitohs) and has joined Dolphins on a 2 year deal and is playing in the Hostplus Cup. He played his junior rugby league at Capalaba Warriors for a small stint before playing at Wynnum Manly Juniors.https://www.wynnumseagulls.com.au/max-plath-signs-with-dolphins-nrl-team/ ==Playing career== ===Early career=== During 2022 and 2023, Plath played seventeen games, scored nine tries and kicked nineteen goals for the [Wynnum Manly Seagulls](/source/Wynnum_Manly_Seagulls) in the [Hostplus Cup](/source/Hostplus_Cup).{{cite web | url=https://www.dolphinsnrl.com.au/teams/qrl-premiership/redcliffe-dolphins/max-plath/ | title=Official Hostplus Cup profile of Max Plath for Redcliffe Dolphins | Dolphins | date=12 December 2023 }} He has also played in the Queensland under-19 team.{{cite web|url=https://www.wynnumseagulls.com.au/max-plath-signs-with-dolphins-nrl-team/|title=Max Plath Signs With Dolphins NRL Team|date=12 April 2023|website=WynnumSeagulls.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.wynnumseagulls.com.au/future-gulls-get-to-know-max-plath/|title=Future Gulls: Get to know Max Plath|date=8 April 2020|website=WynnumSeagulls.com}} ===Dolphins (2023–present)=== During 2023, Plath played fifteen games and scored six tries for the [Redcliffe Dolphins](/source/Redcliffe_Dolphins) in the [Hostplus Cup](/source/Hostplus_Cup) competition run by the [Queensland Rugby League (QRL)](/source/Queensland_Rugby_League).{{cite web | url=https://www.dolphinsnrl.com.au/teams/qrl-premiership/redcliffe-dolphins/max-plath/ | title=Official Hostplus Cup profile of Max Plath for Redcliffe Dolphins | Dolphins | date=12 December 2023 }} On 2 June 2023 in round 14 of the [2023 NRL season](/source/2023_NRL_season), Plath made his first grade debut from the bench in their 8–30 loss to the [New Zealand Warriors](/source/New_Zealand_Warriors) at [Mount Smart Stadium](/source/Mount_Smart_Stadium).{{Cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2023/round-14/warriors-v-dolphins/|title=Round 14 Warriors V Dolphins|website=NRL.com|date=4 June 2023}} 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.{{cite web | url=https://www.dolphinsnrl.com.au/news/2023/12/12/plath-extends-with-dolphins-through-to-2026/ | title=Plath extends with Dolphins through to 2026 | date=12 December 2023 }} === 2024 === In round 4 of the [2024 NRL season](/source/2024_NRL_season), Plath was placed on report for a hip drop tackle during the clubs 30–14 victory over the [Gold Coast Titans](/source/Gold_Coast_Titans). Plath was later suspended for two games.{{cite web|url=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/|title=Dolphins forward learns fate for ‘ugly’ and ‘horrific’ hip drop tackle|website=www.foxsports.com.au}} In round 7 of the 2024 NRL season, Plath scored two tries for the Dolphins in their 44–16 victory over [Parramatta](/source/Parramatta_Eels).{{cite web|url=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/|title=Dolphins stun with nine-try onslaught to leave Eels shell-shocked in ‘demoralising loss’|website=www.foxsports.com.au}} He played a total of 21 games for the Dolphins in the [2024 NRL season](/source/2024_NRL_season) as the club finished 10th on the table.{{cite web|url=https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2024-the-mole-exclusive-season-review-dolphins-wayne-bennett-20240912-p5ka9m.html/|title=The Mole's end-of-season review: How one star 'lost his way' as Dolphins struggle with 'demanding' schedule|website=www.nine.com.au}} === 2025 === On 26 February, the Dolphins announced that Plath extended his contract until the end of 2028.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-25 |title=Plath extends Dolphins' stay until 2028 |url=https://www.dolphinsnrl.com.au/news/2025/02/26/plath-extends-dolphins-stay-until-2028/ |access-date=2025-02-26 |website=The Dolphins |language=en}} Plath was limited to just eight games for the Dolphins in the [2025 NRL season](/source/2025_NRL_season) as the club narrowly missed out on the finals finishing 9th.{{cite web|url=https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2025-the-mole-dolphins-season-review-ladder-signings-hamiso-tabuai-fidow-kristian-woolf-20250909-p5mth9.html/|title=The Mole's 2025 review: Concerning gulf separating Dolphins from NRL's top contenders|website=www.nine.com.au}} ===2026=== He made his [Queensland](/source/Queensland_rugby_league_team) debut in Game 1 of the [2026 State of Origin](/source/2026_State_of_Origin_series) on 27 May 2026 in the 22-20 defeat.{{cite web|website=Rugby League Project|date=27 May 2026|accessdate=28 May 2026|title=2026 Ampol State of Origin Series|url=https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/state-of-origin-2026/game-1/new-south-wales-origin-vs-queensland-origin/summary.html}} == Statistics == {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Team !Games !Tries !Pts |- |2023 | rowspan="4" |{{leagueicon|Dolphins|16}} [Dolphins](/source/Dolphins_(NRL)) | align=right |2 | align=right |1 | align=right |4 |- |2024 | align=right |21 | align=right |4 | align=right |16 |- |2025 | align=right |8 | align=right |3 | align=right |12 |- |2026 | align=right | | align=right | | align=right | |- | |Totals | align=right |'''31''' | align=right |'''8''' | align=right |'''32''' |} == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * [https://www.dolphinsnrl.com.au/teams/qrl-premiership/redcliffe-dolphins/max-plath/ Dolphins profile] {{Dolphins squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Plath, Max}} Category:2001 births Category:Living people Category:21st-century Australian sportsmen Category:Australian rugby league players Category:Dolphins (NRL) players Category:Queensland Rugby League State of Origin players Category:Rugby league locks Category:Rugby league hookers Category:Rugby league players from Brisbane Category:Rugby league second-rows Category:People educated at Iona College Brisbane Category:Wynnum Manly Seagulls players --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Max Plath](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Plath) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Plath?action=history)). 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