Scott Drinkwater breaks silence on departure rumours - Zero Tackle
He has been linked with an exit from the Cowboys.
www.zerotackle.comHere are the latest updates I can share based on recent reporting:
- Scott Drinkwater has been the subject of ongoing discussions about his future with the North Queensland Cowboys, with several outlets notingrumours of potential moves but also confirming his intent to stay beyond 2025 and into 2026. This is reflected in coverage from late 2025 noting contract discussions and public statements from Drinkwater about his commitment to the Cowboys.[1][2]
- In early 2026, sources highlighted a form surge linked to a candid conversation with coach Todd Payten, contributing to a run of strong Cowboys performances in April 2026.[3]
- A 2023–2025 mix of game highlights and career profiling remains available, including notable moments like winning tries and consistent appearances, though those items are pre-2026 context and depict his development leading into the current period.[4][5]
If you’d like, I can compile a concise timeline with exact publication dates and summarize the key quotes from Drinkwater and Cowboys leadership. I can also pull the very latest headlines from specific outlets if you have a preferred source.
Would you like a short, sourced timeline or a quick one-paragraph update with the most recent confirmed statements?
Citations:
- Coverage on Drinkwater’s contract and stay-at-Cowboys discussions.[1]
- Zero Tackle report on 2025 departure rumours and denial.[2]
- NRL.com piece on form surge tied to coaching conversations in 2026.[3]