Delouise Hoeter

Delouise Hoeter (born 6 March 1994) is a Tongan professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League competition. He plays at centre and previously played for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League and Townsville Blackhawks, Norths Devils and Wynnum Manly Seagulls in the Queensland Cup.

Delouise Hoeter
Hoeter playing for the Tigers NSW Cup in 2015.
Personal information
Born (1994-03-06) 6 March 1994
Tonga
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight92 kg (14 st 7 lb)
Playing information
PositionCentre, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2015 Wests Tigers 7 0 0 0 0
2022– Brisbane Broncos 1 0 0 0 0
Total 8 0 0 0 0
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2015 Tonga 1 0 0 0 0
2017 Queensland Residents 1 2 0 0 8
As of 14 December 2015
Source: [1]

Background

Born in Tonga, Hoeter moved to Auckland, New Zealand at age 5 and played his junior rugby league for the Marist Saints. He later moved to Queensland, Australia to attend Keebra Park State High School before being signed by the Wests Tigers.[2]

Playing career

Early career

In 2013 and 2014, Hoeter played for the Wests Tigers' NYC team.[3][4][5] In September 2013, he was named in the Junior Kiwis train-on squad, but missed the game due to injury.[2][6] On 12 February 2014, he re-signed with the Tigers on a 2-year contract. Coach Mick Potter said, "Delouise is a very good outside back who's [sic] understanding and anticipation of what is going to happen is excellent and I'm looking forward to seeing him progress."[7][8] In September 2014, Hoeter was again named in the Junior Kiwis train-on squad, but again missed the game due to injury.[2][9]

2015

In 2015, Hoeter graduated to the Tigers' New South Wales Cup team.[10] In Round 4 of the 2015 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Tigers against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.[11] On 17 October, he played for Tonga against the Cook Islands in their 2017 Rugby League World Cup qualifier match.[12] In December, he was released from the final year of his Tigers contract.[13]

2016

In January 2016, Hoeter signed with the Townsville Blackhawks in the Intrust Super Cup on a one-year deal.[14]

2017

Hoeter joined the Norths Devils for their 2017 campaign in the Intrust Super Cup.[15]

In November, Hoeter signed with the Wynnum Manly Seagulls[16] for the 2018 season of the Intrust Super Cup.

2021

In December 2021, the Brisbane Broncos announced that Hoeter had been upgraded to a Top 30 NRL contract from a train & replacement contract for the 2022 season.[17]

The 27-year-old – who played seven NRL games for the Wests Tigers in 2015 – had a standout 2021 in the centres for Broncos Affiliate Wynnum Manly Seagulls in the Intrust Super Cup, crossing for 11 tries in 20 games as well as racking up 10 try assists and 66 tackle breaks as his team reached the Grand Final.

"Delouise is a great example of why you should never give up on your dream." "He came to the Broncos looking for a chance at 27 years of age and grabbed it with both hands. I’m excited to see what he brings in 2022." - Ben Ikin, Brisbane Broncos Football & Performance Director.

References
  1. Rugby League Project
  2. "Delouise Hoeter - Tigers". Weststigers.com.au. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  3. "H". Nyc Database. 27 December 2012. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
  4. "Delouise Hoeter Pictures - Holden Cup Rd 21 - Titans v Wests Tigers". Zimbio.com. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  5. "From the Sheds: Delouise Hoeter - Tigers". Weststigers.com.au. 7 July 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  6. "NZRL". NZRL.co.nz. 25 September 2013. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  7. "Wests Tigers re-sign young pair". NRL.com. 12 February 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  8. "Wests Tigers re-sign talented youngsters". Zero Tackle. 12 February 2014. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
  9. "Junior Kiwis Update Train-On Squad". Rugbyleagueweek.com.au. 23 September 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  10. "VB NSW CUP TEAMS ROUND 1". NSWRL.com.au. 3 March 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  11. "NRL Late Changes: Round 4 vs. Bulldogs - Tigers". Weststigers.com.au. 27 March 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  12. "Tonga call-up caps off big year for Hoeter". Wests Tigers. 16 October 2015. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
  13. "The Lurker: Sharks offer star duo to other clubs". Sporting News. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
  14. "Blackhawks snare former West Tigers talent « Mendi Townsville & Districts Blackhawks RLFC". Blackhawkstsv.com.au. 18 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  15. "Gains and Losses: Norths Devils". 10 November 2016.
  16. "Delouise Hoeter to wear the Red and Green - Wynnum Manly Seagulls". 13 November 2017.
  17. "Willison Extends Until 2025; Hoeter Signs for 2022". 21 December 2021.
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