Delouise Hoeter
{{short description|Tonga international rugby league footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{EngvarB|date=April 2022}}
{{Infobox rugby league biography
|name = Dela Hoeter
|fullname = Delouise Hoeter
|image = delouisehoeter.jpg
|imagesize = 300px
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1994|3|6}}
|birth_place = Tonga
|height = {{convert|185|cm|ftin|abbr=on}}
|weight = {{convert|94|kg|stlb|abbr=on}}
|position = {{rlp|CE|WG}}
|club1 = Wests Tigers
|year1start = 2015
|year1end =
|appearances1 = 7
|tries1 = 0
|goals1 = 0
|fieldgoals1 = 0
|points1 = 0
|club2 = {{nowrap|Brisbane Broncos}}
|year2start = 2022
|year2end = present
|appearances2 = 8
|tries2 = 4
|goals2 = 0
|fieldgoals2 = 0
|points2 = 16
|teamA = Tonga
|yearAstart = 2015
|yearAend = -
|appearancesA = 2
|triesA = 0
|goalsA = 0
|fieldgoalsA = 0
|pointsA = 0
|teamB = {{nowrap|Queensland Residents}}
|yearBstart = 2017
|yearBend = 19
|appearancesB = 2
|triesB = 5
|goalsB = 0
|fieldgoalsB = 0
|pointsB = 20
|retired =
|source = [http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/delouise-hoeter/summary.html Rugby League Project]
|updated = 31 August 2023
}}
Delouise Hoeter (born 6 March 1994) is a Tongan professional rugby league footballer who plays as a {{rlp|ce}} for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League (NRL).
He previously played for the Wests Tigers in the NRL and Townsville Blackhawks, Norths Devils and the Wynnum Manly Seagulls in the Queensland Cup.
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.weststigers.com.au/team/profiles/delouise-hoeter.html|title=Delouise Hoeter - Tigers|publisher=Weststigers.com.au|access-date=2015-03-28|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402110949/http://www.weststigers.com.au/team/profiles/delouise-hoeter.html|archive-date=2015-04-02}}
Playing career
=Early career=
In 2013 and 2014, Hoeter played for the Wests Tigers' NYC team.{{cite web|author=|url=http://nycdatabase.org/players/h/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706075110/http://nycdatabase.org/players/h/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=6 July 2015|title=H|publisher=Nyc Database|date=2012-12-27|access-date=2015-12-14}}{{cite web|url=http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/QjhAJtgpMWm/Holden+Cup+Rd+21+Titans+v+Wests+Tigers/FWgoujOLIpb/Delouise+Hoeter|title=Delouise Hoeter Pictures - Holden Cup Rd 21 - Titans v Wests Tigers|publisher=Zimbio.com|date=|access-date=2015-03-28}}{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2014/07/07/from_the_sheds_delouise_hoeter.html|title=From the Sheds: Delouise Hoeter - Tigers|publisher=Weststigers.com.au|date=2014-07-07|access-date=2015-03-28}} In September 2013, he was named in the Junior Kiwis train-on squad, but missed the game due to injury.{{cite web|url=http://www.nzrl.co.nz/news-archive/players-storm-into-kiwis-contention.aspx|title=NZRL|publisher=NZRL.co.nz|date=2013-09-25|access-date=2015-03-28|archive-date=6 August 2014|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140806064723/http://www.nzrl.co.nz/news-archive/players-storm-into-kiwis-contention.aspx|url-status=dead}} 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 {{sic|wh|o's}} understanding and anticipation of what is going to happen is excellent and I'm looking forward to seeing him progress."{{cite web|url=http://www.nrl.com/wests-tigers-re-sign-young-pair/tabid/10874/newsid/76246/default.aspx|title=Wests Tigers re-sign young pair|publisher=NRL.com|date=2014-02-12|access-date=2015-03-28}}{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/wests-tigers-re-sign-talented-youngsters-12167/#cpfHJMMJXkp443Yv.97|title=Wests Tigers re-sign talented youngsters|publisher=Zero Tackle|date=2014-02-12|access-date=2015-12-14}} In September 2014, Hoeter was again named in the Junior Kiwis train-on squad, but again missed the game due to injury.{{cite web|url=http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/junior-kiwis-update-nations-train-on-squad/|title=Junior Kiwis Update Train-On Squad|publisher=Rugbyleagueweek.com.au|date=2014-09-23|access-date=2015-03-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402130344/http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/junior-kiwis-update-nations-train-on-squad/|archive-date=2015-04-02|url-status=dead}}
=2015=
In 2015, Hoeter graduated to the Tigers' New South Wales Cup team.{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2015/03/03/vb_nsw_cup_teams_rou.html|title=VB NSW CUP TEAMS ROUND 1|publisher=NSWRL.com.au|date=2015-03-03|access-date=2015-03-28}} In Round 4 of the 2015 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Tigers against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2015/03/27/nrl_late_changes_rou.html|title=NRL Late Changes: Round 4 vs. Bulldogs - Tigers|publisher=Weststigers.com.au|date=2015-03-27|access-date=2015-03-28}} On 17 October, he played for Tonga against the Cook Islands in their 2017 Rugby League World Cup qualifier match.{{cite web |url=https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2015/10/16/tonga-call-up-caps-off-big-year-for-hoeter/ |title=Tonga call-up caps off big year for Hoeter |publisher=Wests Tigers |date=16 October 2015 |access-date=7 December 2021}} In December, he was released from the final year of his Tigers contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.sportingnews.com/league-news/4687859-the-lurker-cronulla-sharks-offer-star-duo-to-other-nrl-clubs|title=The Lurker: Sharks offer star duo to other clubs|publisher=Sporting News|date=|access-date=2015-12-14}}
=2016=
In January 2016, Hoeter signed with the Townsville Blackhawks in the Intrust Super Cup on a one-year deal.{{cite web|url=https://www.blackhawkstsv.com.au/blackhawks-snare-former-west-tigers-talent/#.Vpx09jP0hEs.twitter|title=Blackhawks snare former West Tigers talent « Mendi Townsville & Districts Blackhawks RLFC|website=Blackhawkstsv.com.au|date=2016-01-18|access-date=2016-01-19}}
=2017=
Hoeter joined the Norths Devils for their 2017 campaign in the Intrust Super Cup.{{Cite web|url=https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2016/11/10/gains-and-losses-norths-devils/|title = Gains and Losses: Norths Devils|date = 10 November 2016}}
In November, Hoeter signed with the Wynnum Manly Seagulls{{Cite web|url=https://www.wynnumseagulls.com.au/delouise-hoeter-to-wear-the-red-and-green/|title = Delouise Hoeter to wear the Red and Green - Wynnum Manly Seagulls|date = 13 November 2017}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.broncos.com.au/news/2021/122/21/willison-extends-until-2025-hoeter-signs-for-2022/|title = Willison Extends Until 2025; Hoeter Signs for 2022|date = 21 December 2021}}
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.
=2022=
Hoeter made his club debut for the Brisbane Broncos in round 6 against the Penrith Panthers, in a 40-12 loss. In Round 17, Hoeter played his second game for the Brisbane club scoring his first two tries in a 32-18 win over St. George Illawarra, after being called up 24 hours before the game due to Corey Oates being called into the Queensland Maroons team because of covid cases to Cameron Munster and Murray Taulagi. He started at centre in Brisbane's loss to St. George Illawarra in round 25 of the 2022 NRL season, he finished the season for the Brisbane outfit with four tries from seven appearances.{{cite web|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/rugby-league/news/nrl-2022-brisbane-broncos-season-review/dag7jt0v67vvq6zzsmsxbqjl/|title=NRL 2022: Brisbane Broncos season review|website=www.sportingnews.com}} In September 2022, Hoeter signed a two-year contract extension to remain with the Broncos until the end of the 2024 NRL season.{{cite web|url=https://www.broncos.com.au/news/2022/09/23/hoeter-extends-with-broncos-until-2024/ |title=Hoeter Extends With Broncos Until 2024 |website=Brisbane Broncos |date=23 September 2022 |access-date=17 December 2023}}
=2023=
Hoeter played only the one game for Brisbane in the 2023 NRL season which came in the final round against Melbourne. Brisbane would go on the lose the match 32-22.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2023/oct/01/nrl-grand-final-2023-penrith-panthers-vs-brisbane-broncos-live-updates-scores-results-teams-squads-kick-off-time-accor-stadium-sydney/|title=NRL grand final 2023: Penrith Panthers defeat Brisbane Broncos – as it happened|website=www.theguardian.com}}
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20150402110949/http://www.weststigers.com.au/team/profiles/delouise-hoeter.html 2015 Wests Tigers profile]
- [https://www.broncos.com.au/teams/nrl-premiership/brisbane-broncos/delouise-hoeter/ Brisbane Broncos profile]
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