Drinkwater was reported to be leaving the Cowboys on 25 October; 2 outlets reported it, none carried a figure.
Fox Sports and the Sydney Morning Herald reported in October 2026 that Scott Drinkwater has signed with the Dragons from North Queensland, part of a signing spree that also brought in Luke Metcalf, Connor Watson, Phil Sami and Kodi Nikorima. His arrival has pushed incumbent fullback options into the centres, with coach Dean Young confirming the reshuffle.
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 25 October; 2 outlets reported it, none carried a figure.