The future of a tireless State of Origin star could be what separates a rising talent from achieving what eluded his premiership-winning father.
Dolphins forward Josh Kerr has declared Max Plath will go where Plath’s famous father could not, and help Queensland regain the State of Origin shield as early as the 2025 series.
The 23-year-old’s dad, John Plath, featured in the Brisbane Broncos’ first four premiership teams – playing off the bench – but was unable to garner a Maroons jersey.Getty Images “I deadset reckon he’ll be an Origin player in the near future, I think Billy Slater will be watching,” Kerr, Queensland’s 2020 game two 18th man, said.“That’s the kind of stock-standard bloke he picks in his team, and if he ever got that opportunity – watching him at training and knowing him as a bloke – he wouldn’t let Queensland down at all.
Path’s elevation to the Maroons’ fold could hinge on the future of veteran utility Ben Hunt, who will be 35 at the start of the series in 2025.Hunt is yet to retire from or confirm his availability for Queensland duties, and Plath’s utility-value could make him a tempting replacement option.
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