Drinkwater was reported to be leaving the Cowboys on 12 September; 2 outlets reported it, none carried a figure.
The Cowboys confirmed Scott Drinkwater is among ten players departing the club ahead of the 2027 season. The Sydney Morning Herald reported on 12 September that Drinkwater is off to St George Illawarra next season, with his season-ending loss to the Sharks marking his final game for North Queensland.
Scott Drinkwater · Cowboys · signed through 2029 · 2027 at the Dragons · Reported at $950K a season — The Daily Telegraph.
Drinkwater was reported to be leaving the Cowboys on 12 September; 2 outlets reported it, none carried a figure.