He was identified by the PNG Talent Academy's William Yogomine[6] as a development prospect and was selected in the Papua New Guinea's Under 14 side for the Queensland State Championships.
[9] At just 15 years of age, Oea was called up to play in the senior Papua New Guinea team for the 2017 Australian Football International Cup.
In the grand final he kicked a crucial goal on the half-time siren helping the side to win its 3rd cup, and was named best on ground for his effort.
Bobogi himself was also a Queensland Under 16 representative in 2016 and played alongside Hewago in the 2017 International Cup side[6] however switched to rugby league in 2021.
He competed in the 2018 QAFL grand final for Broadbeach against Palm Beach Currumbin and kicked three goals for his team that day.
[18] Oea failed to break through for a senior game in 2024, but was rewarded for his performance's in the club's reserve team with the VFL Player of the Year award.