In 1901, a protege of the great Peter Swift named Charlie Waters exploded onto the local footy stage from nowhere with a GFA record of 29 goals for the season - in those days a massive haul. Along with his captain Perce Crump and teammates Adcock, Causby and Sampson, Waters had now completed a most formidable attack.

Described as a "battler", Waters was reknown for his snap-shots. During the early 1900s, he represented the GFA many times and was best on ground for the association against West Adelaide in 1903.

Charlie followed his good mate Cecil Adcock down to South Adelaide in 1907 to play league, and later joined him in the state team that defeated the VFL at Adelaide Oval that year. He came back to South again to play in the 1909 premiership, before returning to town where he would forge a long career at the Panthers.