Career
Boyall debuted for Collingwood as a 16-year-old in the 1935 VFL season. By the end of 1936 he had only played four Senior games. In 1937 Boyall continued to improve in the key position of Centre half-back and his future with Collingwood seemed bright.
In 1938 he came equal third in the Brownlow Medal, the League"s award for best and fairest.
In 1939 Boyall sought to move from Collingwood to Glenelg in the SANFL but Collingwood refused to clear him. After standing out of football for a year (thus negating Collingwood"s claim to his services) Boyall was then able to join Glenelg for the 1940 season.
Initially Boyall was both captain and coach, but struggled with the dual role and resigned these appointments midway through 1940. His form improved almost immediately.
Boyall briefly returned to play for Collingwood during the war years of 1944–1945, but finished his playing career with Victorian Football Association (VFA) club Camberwell, which he coached in 1947.
In 1960 Boyall returned to Glenelg as coach for that season, but without success.