Boekhorst was raised in Port Hedland, in northern Western Australia.

His mother was born in India, while his father is a third-generation Australian of Dutch descent.

[3] He made his senior debut against St Kilda[4] in Round 4 of the 2015 season.

After the end of the 2017 season, Carlton informed Boekhorst he would not be offered a new contract with the club.

[5] He was awarded the Sandover Medal as the player adjudged fairest and best throughout the 2022 WAFL season.