Scott Drinkwater


Scott Drinkwater is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL.
He previously played for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League.

Early life

Drinkwater was born in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia and was raised on the Central Coast, New South Wales.
He played his junior rugby league for the Terrigal Sharks. While attending Terrigal High School, he represented the 2015 Australian Schoolboys. His older brother, Josh, currently plays for the Catalans Dragons in the Super League.

Playing career

Early career

In 2015, Drinkwater played for the Central Coast Centurions in the SG Ball Cup. Later that year, he represented the Australian Schoolboys and signed a three-year deal with the Melbourne Storm.
In 2016, Drinkwater joined the Storm's NYC team, where he played 29 games over two seasons, scoring 23 tries. In 2017, he moved up to the Storm's Queensland Cup feeder side, the Sunshine Coast Falcons, where he started at five-eighth in their Grand Final loss to the PNG Hunters.

2018

In 2018, Drinkwater played the majority of the season for the Storm's Queensland Cup feeder side, the Easts Tigers. On 24 June, he started at fullback for the Queensland Residents in their 20–36 loss to New South Wales Residents.
In Round 25 of the 2018 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Melbourne Storm against the Panthers, scoring a try in the 16–22 loss.
On 29 August, he was named at fullback in the Intrust Super Cup Team of the Year.

2019

On 2 March, Drinkwater tore his pectoral muscle in the Storm's pre-season trial match against the North Queensland Cowboys, returning 13 weeks later in the Easts Tigers 40–22 win over the Northern Pride.
On 24 June, he was released by the Storm and signed immediately with the North Queensland Cowboys, on a -year contract. In Round 15 of the 2019 NRL season, he made his debut for the Cowboys, scoring a try in their 14–22 loss to the St George Illawarra Dragons.

2020

In February, Drinkwater was a member of the Cowboys' 2020 NRL Nines winning squad. He was named the Player of the Tournament and was named in the Team of the Tournament.

Achievements and accolades

Individual

NRL