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Joel Gould

Plath takes it to max in lock battle with Gilbert

Max Plath had a stellar break-out season with the Dolphins, and is determined to back it up in 2025. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Max Plath was Dolphins player of the year in 2024 but he is getting ready to fight for the lock forward position he made his own.

Plath, also the players' player last season, has Queensland forward Tom Gilbert returning from an ACL rupture and breathing down his neck to wear the No.13.

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