[1] Hoyer was a ruckman, originally from Redcliffe, who had played three seasons with Swan Districts before joining Hawthorn.
In both 1986 and 1987, Hoyer won Hobart's "Best and Fairest" award[3] and came runner-up in the 1986 William Leitch Medal to Andy Bennett from Sandy Bay.
Hoyer left Hobart at the end of the 1988 season and joined the Devonport Blues for the 1989 season, and was chosen to represent Tasmania against Victoria during the 1989 State of Origin match, unfortunately Hoyer was ineligible to play due to suspension.
Hoyer then moved to Lauderdale Football Club in the STFL where he played and coached over a number of successful years before moving to the Kingston Tigers in 1995 under Scott Wade in which they played together at Hawthorn & Hobart.
Hoyer went on to win another Premiership at Kingston at the conclusion of the 1997 season under former Cartlon & Fitzroy player, Leigh McConnon.