Jack Charlesworth was an ideal type of centre player. He had the height and weight and he knew how to bump. For a big man he had great pace and his long driving drop kicks invariably carried up to 40 to 50 yards. He had a sure pair of hands and rarely moved any distance from the centre of the ground.
Jack Charlesworth attended Queens School (later absorbed by Hutchins) and played with City (Hobart) during the war years in the Southern Tasmanian Football Association.
He played 196 games with Cananore and represented the TFL 28 times. During his long and illustrious career he also represented Tasmania a number of times.
Cananore - 1921 TFL and State premiers - Jack Gardiner is pictured sitting in the middle of the front row with the premiership cup. Also pictured sitting next to him fourth from the right is Horrie Gorringe. Sitting on the floor in front of Gorringe is Hec Smith and standing in the second row third from right is Fred Pringle. Jack Charlesworth is pictured fourth from left in the second row.
The 1921 Cananore premiership at North Hobart Oval on grand final day.
The 1922 Cananore TFL premiership side on North Hobart Oval prior to the grand final. Horrie Gorringe is fourth from the right. Also in the side are Jack Gardiner; first left, Fred Pringle; fourth from left, Jack Charlesworth; fifth from left and Hec Smith; second from right.
He retired after playing one game in 1931.
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Jack Charlesworth - A Tasmanian Football Legend
