Hoiles, who was a blacksmith, played as a key defender for Footscray, after starting his career as a ruckman.
[1] He was used as a centre half-back in the 1961 VFL Grand Final, which Footscray lost to Hawthorn.
[2] He didn't extend the streak further in 1965 and instead signed with Ovens & Murray Football League (OMFL) side Corowa, as captain-coach.
[3] Following his stint as coach, Hoiles played in Corowa's 1968 premiership, their first since 1932.
Hoiles went onto be captain / coach of Leitchville in the Northern District Football League in 1969.