Australian rugby league player known for his impressive skills as a fullback, earning him a spot in the NRL team and representing his country in international competitions.
Scott Drinkwater is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who has made a name for himself as a fullback for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League (NRL). With his impressive skills on the field and his ability to adapt to different positions, including five-eighth, Drinkwater has become a force to be reckoned with in the world of rugby league.
Born on 15 May 1997 in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia, Drinkwater was raised on the Central Coast, New South Wales. Of German and Indigenous Australian descent, he played his junior rugby league for the Terrigal Sharks and represented the 2015 Australian Schoolboys while attending Terrigal High School.
In 2015, Drinkwater played for the Central Coast Centurions in the SG Ball Cup and later signed a three-year deal with the Melbourne Storm. He joined Melbourne's NYC team in 2016, 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.
In 2018, Drinkwater played the majority of the season for the Melbourne club'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. He made his NRL debut for Melbourne against Penrith in Round 25 of the 2018 NRL season, scoring a try in the 16-22 loss.
In 2019, Drinkwater tore his pectoral muscle in Melbourne's preseason 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 Melbourne Storm and signed immediately with the North Queensland Cowboys on a 2-1/2 year contract.
On 29 August 2018, Drinkwater was named at fullback in the Intrust Super Cup Team of the Year.
With his talent, dedication, and perseverance, Scott Drinkwater is an inspiration to young rugby league players across Australia. As he continues to make his mark on the NRL, fans and critics alike are excited to see what the future holds for this rising star.
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