Charles Chignell

Player # 23
Position Centre, Five Eighth, Half Back
DOB 14th Jul 1914
Origin Sydney, NSW
Debut 1935: Round 6 vs Eastern Suburbs
Rep

Charles joined the club for the inaugural season with no first grade experience before becoming a regular team member for three seasons.

A centre or five eighth, after playing the initial five games in reserve grade, Charles was promoted to first grade to fill the gaps in the backline caused by the rising injury toll.

In 1936, he played five eighth and provided a sound foil for half George Mason.

Charles played in Canterbury's inaugural first grade semi final in 1936.

He was moved to the centres for the Premiership matches in 1937 but when Cec Fifield joined the club for the City Cup matches, he was moved back to five eighth to partner Roy McCarter.

Charles passed away in August 2012.

FIRST GRADE STATS
Year Games Tries Goals F Goals Points
1935 11 0 0 0 0
1936 13 3 0 0 9
1937 7 0 0 0 0
Total: 31 3 0 0 9