Career
He plays as a halfback and previously played for the Saint George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League, and the London Broncos in the Super League. Born in Sydney, New South Wales, Drinkwater played his junior football for the Terrigal Sharks, before being signed by the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. Early career
From 2010 to 2012, Drinkwater played for the Sea Eagles" New York City team
He was the New York City Sea Eagles" top point-scorer in 2012, with 137 points from 10 tries, 48 goals and 1 field goal.
On 4 September 2012, he signed a 2-year contract with the Saint George Illawarra Dragons starting in 2013, where he was seen as a "possible saviour to a club reeling in the post-Wayne Bennett era."
2013
In Round 5 of the 2013 NRL season, Drinkwater made his NRL debut for the Dragons against the Newcastle Knights. He finished his debut year in the NRL having played in four games.
2014
In February 2014, Drinkwater joined the London Broncos effective immediately for the rest of the season in a straight swap for Michael Witt, after being released from the final year of his Dragons contract. He scored 136 points but the club managed just one victory for the season.
On 5 November 2014, he signed a 2-year contract with the Wests Tigers, starting in 2015, as a backup for halves Mitchell Moses and Luke Brooks.
He said, "I know I"m behind those boys. JT told me straight away that Mitch and Brooksy were going to start the year in first grade. I just want to come here, play good footy, and if something happens and JT calls my name, I"ve got to take my opportunity."
2015
In Round 17 of the 2015 NRL season, Drinkwater made his Tigers debut against the Parramatta Eels.
