Delouise Hoeter’s journey in the NRL – from a young debutant to a valued senior squad member – has been far from regular.
Hoeter made his first-grade debut in 2015 and played seven games for the Wests Tigers as a 21-year-old, but it wasn’t until seven years later that he got another crack at the top level.
He ended a 2475-day absence from the NRL when he made his Broncos debut in 2022 and has since had a career impacted by injury but filled with resilience.
Hoeter’s value spans far beyond the football field, he drives the Club’s culture, mentors younger players and helps with affiliates and his outstanding contributions were recognised when he was awarded the Broncos 2025 Club Person of the Year.
The Club can also proudly announce he will remain a Bronco through to the end of the 2026 season.
He said he was grateful to the Broncos for giving him another opportunity.
“I think the camaraderie and the connection I have with the team has been amazing, I can’t fault how they’ve included me all the way through this time,” he said.
At the start of the year, we spoke about creating a legacy and that’s something I want to be a part of, it’s not just a one-off thing.
Deloise Hoeter
“I want to prove to my kids that no matter what it is, if you work hard then at some point an opportunity will present itself and if you’re ready, you’ll be able to take that opportunity.”
Hoeter played 13-games at centre for the Wynnum-Manly Seagulls in the 2025 Hostplus Cup season and scored 11 tries which included a hat trick in two games.
He also had five try assists and ran almost 130 metres on average per game.
During the Origin period, Hoeter played centre in the Broncos four-point victory over the Bulldogs in Round 18, where he scored a try in the team’s 18-point comeback.
“The one moment that stood out for me is when I scored my try and turned around, there were so many boys just running at me to celebrate,” he said.
“It was so special because I think it was almost two-years between NRL games, so it was such a cool feeling to know I could create a great memory.”
General Manager of Recruitment and Pathways, Simon Scanlan, said Hoeter epitomises what the Club stands for.
“Since joining our club in 2022, Delouise has been an invaluable member of the squad, offering outstanding mentorship to our younger players and delivering important contributions on the field when called upon,” Scanlan said.
His professionalism, leadership, and unwavering commitment have certainly benefited our Club both on and off the field.
Simon Scanlan
General Manager of Recruitment and Pathways
“We are delighted to confirm that Dela will continue as part of our playing group for the upcoming season.”
Hoeter’s extension means a large part of the Broncos’ 2026 squad has been finalised with other recent announcements including Aublix Tawha, Jack Gosiewski and Jaiyden Hunt.