As he and his Leigh team-mates prepare for a crack at making the Grand Final, Charnley is fully committed to a future on the field.
He has been given an RFL testimonial next year, for his services to the game, and he’s even thinking beyond that – as long as he can persuade Leopards’ owner Derek Beaumont.
“I’ll enjoy next year, and if Derek gets the cheque book out and offers me a new deal, I’d definitely like to stay and finish my career for this club,” he laughed.
“They gave me the opportunity to rekindle my love for the sport, so I’d definitely want to give them something back.”
With all his try-scoring achievements, he has his eye on one target that would be extra special – becoming the most prolific try-scorer in the Super League era.
Ex-Leeds stand-off Danny McGuire currently tops the table with 247 tries. Hull KR’s Ryan Hall currently has 238 and Charnley is in third with 229.
Hall has agreed a new deal for another season with the Robins, making it potentially a nervous race to the top for the two fliers.
“I’ve been lucky enough to be in teams where I’ve been scoring tries, like this year I’ve been lucky enough to score 26,” the Chorley-born winger added. “It’s about being in the right team at the right time.
