Scott Drinkwater Explained

Scott Drinkwater
Birth Date:1997 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
Height:181cm (71inches)
Weight:91kg (201lb)
Club1:Melbourne Storm
Year1start:2018
Appearances1:1
Tries1:1
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:4
Year2start:2019
Year2end:present
Appearances2:115
Tries2:41
Goals2:30
Fieldgoals2:2
Points2:227
Yearastart:2018
Appearancesa:1
Triesa:1
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:4
Source:[1]
Updated:17 August 2024

Scott Drinkwater (born 15 May 1997) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League (NRL).

He previously played for the Melbourne Storm in the NRL. He has also played as a in his career.

Early life

Drinkwater was born in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia and was raised on the Central Coast, New South Wales. He is of German and Indigenous Australian descent.

He played his junior rugby league for the Terrigal Sharks. While attending Terrigal High School, he represented the 2015 Australian Schoolboys.[2]

Playing career

Early career

In 2015, Drinkwater played for the Central Coast Centurions in the SG Ball Cup.[3] Later that year, he represented the Australian Schoolboys and signed a three-year deal with the Melbourne Storm.[4]

In 2016, Drinkwater joined Melbourne's NYC team, where he played 29 games over two seasons, scoring 23 tries.[5] [6] 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.[7]

2018

In 2018, Drinkwater played the majority of the season for the Melbourne club's Queensland Cup feeder side, the Easts Tigers.[8] On 24 June, he started at fullback for the Queensland Residents in their 20–36 loss to New South Wales Residents.[9]

In Round 25 of the 2018 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for Melbourne against Penrith, scoring a try in the 16–22 loss.[10]

On 29 August, he was named at fullback in the Intrust Super Cup Team of the Year.[11]

2019

On 2 March, Drinkwater tore his pectoral muscle in Melbourne'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.[12] [13]

On 24 June, he was released by the Melbourne Storm and signed immediately with the North Queensland Cowboys, on a -year contract. Before his departure to North Queensland, Drinkwater was described as the next Billy Slater and was nominated as the player to take the vacant fullback jersey at Melbourne.[14] [15] In Round 15 of the 2019 NRL season, he made his debut for North Queensland, scoring a try in their 14–22 loss to the St. George Illawarra Dragons.[16]

2020

In February, Drinkwater was a member of North Queensland's 2020 NRL Nines winning squad. He was named the Player of the Tournament and was named in the Team of the Tournament.[17] [18] With the arrival of Valentine Holmes to the Cowboys, Drinkwater moved to his preferred position at .[19]

He started the season as North Queendland's starting, scoring tries in Round 2 and Round 6.[20] In the Cowboys' Round 9 loss to the Sydney Roosters, he ruptured his MCL and missed four weeks. He returned in Round 14, filling in at for the injured Holmes.[21] After two more games at fullback, he finished the season at .

2021

On 5 May, Drinkwater re-signed with the North Queensland Cowboys until the end of the 2023 season.[22]

2022

In round 20 of the 2022 NRL season, Drinkwater scored two tries for North Queensland in a 34-8 victory over St. George Illawarra. The following week, he scored a further two tries in North Queensland's victory over Canterbury.[23] Drinkwater played 22 games for North Queensland throughout the year as North Queensland finished third on the table and qualified for the finals. Drinkwater played in both finals matches including their upset loss to Parramatta in the preliminary final which denied North Queensland a fairy tale Grand Final appearance.[24]

2023

In round 2 of the 2023 NRL season, Drinkwater was sent to the sin bin during North Queensland's 28-16 loss against arch-rivals Brisbane after hitting Corey Oates with a shoulder charge which broke the players jaw. Drinkwater was later suspended for three matches.[25] [26] In round 16, Drinkwater scored two tries including the winner during golden point extra-time as North Queensland defeated Penrith 27-23.[27] In round 18, Drinkwater scored two tries in North Queensland's 74-0 victory over the Wests Tigers.[28] Drinkwater played 21 games for North Queensland in the 2023 NRL season and scored 11 tries as the club finished 11th on the table.[29]

2024

In round 5 of the 2024 NRL season, Drinkwater scored two tries in North Queensland's 35-22 victory over strugglers the Gold Coast.[30] In round 22, he scored two tries in North Queensland's 48-30 win over the Wests Tigers.[31]

Achievements and accolades

Individual

2018[32]

Team

North Queensland Cowboys – Winners

Statistics

NRL

[33]

*denotes season still competing

width=2%Seasonwidth=8%Teamwidth=2%Matcheswidth=2%Twidth=2%Gwidth=2%GK %width=2%F/Gwidth=2%Pts
2018 Melbourne110—04
2019 North Queensland1030—012
20201620—08
20212451178.57 042
20222211452
202321119163
2024 * 428
Career totals98352478.571189

Personal life

Drinkwater's brother, Josh, is also a professional rugby league footballer, who plays for the Warrington Wolves in the Super League.[34]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scott Drinkwater. Rugby League Project. 3 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180903014818/http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/scott-drinkwater/summary.html. 3 September 2018. live.
  2. Web site: Adrian Proszenko. Melbourne Storm sign schoolboy star Scott Drinkwater. 23 September 2015. Sydney Morning Herald. 3 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180831141747/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/melbourne-storm-win-race-for-signature-of-schoolboy-star-scott-drinkwater-20150923-gjsx62.html. 31 August 2018. live.
  3. Web site: Junior Rep Squads announced. February 12, 2015. Sydney Roosters. July 1, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190624051348/https://www.roosters.com.au/news/2015/02/13/junior-rep-squads-announced/. June 24, 2019. live.
  4. Web site: Melbourne Storm sign schoolboy star Scott Drinkwater. Adrian. Proszenko. September 23, 2015. The Sydney Morning Herald. August 31, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180831141747/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/melbourne-storm-win-race-for-signature-of-schoolboy-star-scott-drinkwater-20150923-gjsx62.html. August 31, 2018. live.
  5. Web site: D. December 27, 2012. July 1, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190624051348/https://18thman.com/national-youth-competition/players/d/. June 24, 2019. live.
  6. Web site: Holden Cup player guide. March 3, 2016. National Rugby League. July 1, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190624051349/https://www.nrl.com/news/2016/03/03/holden-cup-player-guide/. June 24, 2019. live.
  7. Web site: Grand final team lists. September 19, 2017. Queensland Rugby League. July 1, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190624051347/https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2017/09/19/grand-final-team-lists/. June 24, 2019. live.
  8. Web site: Drinkwater thirsts for No.1 jersey after earning new deal. September 20, 2018. National Rugby League. July 1, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190624051346/https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/09/21/scott-drinkwater-has-thirst-for-fullback-jersey-after-earning-new-storm-deal/. June 24, 2019. live.
  9. Web site: Clifford named Queensland Resident . 18 June 2018 . 2019-07-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190624051737/https://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2018/06/18/clifford-named-queensland-resident/ . 2019-06-24 . live .
  10. Web site: Andrew Marmont. Panthers set for home final following win over Storm. NRL.com. 8 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180831154152/https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/08/31/penrith-panthers-in-line-for-home-final-following-win-over-melbourne-storm/. 31 August 2018. live.
  11. Web site: Winners as they happened: QRL Awards blog. August 29, 2018. Queensland Rugby League. July 1, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190624051347/https://www.qrl.com.au/news/20182/08/29/winners-as-they-happen-qrl-awards-blog/. June 24, 2019. live.
  12. Web site: Uncertain future but Melbourne Storm's Scott Drinkwater staying focused on footy. May 23, 2019. National Rugby League. July 1, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190624051347/https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/23/uncertain-future-but-drinkwater-staying-focused-on-footy/. June 24, 2019. live.
  13. Web site: Drinkwater inspired by little cheers to get him through injury and return. June 1, 2019. Queensland Rugby League. July 1, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190624054416/https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2019/06/02/drinkwater-inspired-by-little-cheers-to-get-him-through-injury-and-return/. June 24, 2019. live.
  14. Web site: NQ snap up Drinkwater who was earmarked to replace Slater. www.foxsports.com.au. 12 June 2019.
  15. Web site: NRL 2019: North Queensland Cowboys, Scott Drinkwater, Melbourne Storm. 12 June 2019. foxsports.com.au. 15 June 2019.
  16. Web site: Cowboys fall to Dragons in Wollongong - Cowboys . 28 June 2019 . 2019-07-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190629021142/https://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2019/06/28/cowboys-fall-to-dragons-in-wollongong/ . 2019-06-29 . live .
  17. Web site: Drinkwater, Studdon named players of Nines tournament. 15 February 2020.
  18. Web site: Cowboys out-gun Dragons in the west to take Nines crown. 15 February 2020.
  19. Web site: Drinkwater embraces five-eighth showdown with Clifford. 14 January 2020. NQ Cowboys.
  20. Web site: NRL round 2: Cowboys beat Bulldogs 24-16. 20 March 2020. The Daily Telegraph.
  21. Web site: Drinkwater still wants to wear No.6 despite defensive issues. 19 August 2020. NRL.
  22. Web site: Cowboys re-sign Drinkwater. 5 May 2021. NQ Cowboys.
  23. Web site: Cowboys break Kogarah hoodoo in big win over Dragons. www.nrl.com.
  24. Web site: ‘See it in their eyes’: The late-season pact and ‘massive sacrifice’ behind Eels surge. www.foxsports.com.au.
  25. Web site: Reece Walsh stars as Brisbane Broncos beat Cowboys 28-16 in Queensland NRL derby, Cronulla edges Parramatta 30-26 in thriller. www.abc.net.au.
  26. Web site: Scott Drinkwater facing three-week ban for Corey Oates jaw-breaker, Peta Hiku also charged. wwos.nine.com.au.
  27. Web site: NRL ScoreCentre: North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers — live scores, stats and results. www.abc.net.au.
  28. Web site: 74-0! Records tumble in 88-year first as Cowboys exact revenge over Tigers: Big Hits. www.foxsports.com.au.
  29. Web site: NRL 2023: North Queensland Cowboys season review. www.sportingnews.com.
  30. Web site: Change Titans have to make amid unwanted NRL history as Cowboys lose emerging star in win: What we learned. www.foxsports.com.au.
  31. Web site: Future’s bright for Tigers despite pesky coach killers; Holmes winds the clock back - What we learned. www.foxsports.com.au.
  32. Web site: Munster named Storm Player of the Year - Storm . Melbournestorm.com.au . 2018-10-03 . 2020-02-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181004021435/https://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news/2018/10/03/munster-named-storm-player-of-the-year/ . 4 October 2018 . live .
  33. Web site: Scott Drinkwater - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugby League Project.
  34. Web site: Roy Ward. Drinkwater brothers log up miles and success. 2 September 2018. Sydney Morning Herald. 3 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180903013401/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/drinkwater-brothers-log-up-miles-and-success-20180902-p501av.html. 3 September 2018. live.

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