Max Plath is set to return to football this weekend after recovering from an ACL injury sustained during Round 14 of the 2025 NRL season.
His comeback comes three weeks ahead of schedule, as he prepares to play for the Redcliffe Dolphins in the Queensland Cup this Sunday.
This return is a significant milestone for the forward, who has spent months in rehabilitation before recently rejoining the NRL squad for training.
Plath's last appearance for the Dolphins in the Queensland Cup was during the 2023 season, and this weekend marks a return to where his senior career began.
Sunday's game is particularly meaningful for the Plath family, as Max will play alongside his brother Jordan for the first time.
This moment has been years in the making for the brothers, who have shared a passion for football since their childhood but have never played on the same team until now.