The brace from 34-year-old Charnley in 11 second-half minutes knocked the stuffing out of the Giants, who noticed a 10-point deficit doubled with 11 minutes left.
Jacob Gagai grabbed Huddersfield’s third strive simply earlier than the hooter, ending a burst from midway down the left flank, however in fact they have been by no means shut sufficient on the scoreboard to hassle their hosts.
This has been a puzzling season for Leigh, who began it by beating Leeds Rhinos on the opening weekend however then gained solely certainly one of their subsequent six, a Golden Point win over Toulouse on the finish of March.
That slim win appears to have ignited perception inside the dressing room with the Leopards having gained three of their final 4 to make some upward progress.
Victory by no means seemed in a lot doubt from the second Towse went over on the left flank.
Huddersfield would possibly level to a number of marginal calls which went in opposition to them, together with a doable knock-on within the construct as much as that first strive.
But whereas Adam Swift levelled issues along with his first strive of the Super League marketing campaign, Leigh responded instantly as Senior and Lam prolonged the result in 16-4.
Giants had a strive from Asher O’Donnell dominated out for obstruction however Taane Milne did barrel over to make it 20-10 on the break.
The second half proved to be all about Charnley, precisely 16 years to the day in 2010 when he made a primary senior look for Blackpool Panthers on mortgage from Wigan.
His first strive was an excellent one-handed end tight in opposition to the correct touchline which showcased all his ability, whereas his second proved he stays a formidable pressure on the hoof with a muscular cost driving by way of Niall Evalds’ defences.
The veteran winger got here inside inches of marking his milestone with a hat-trick, solely to narrowly fail to collect a go with the road beckoning.
But his two tries nonetheless moved him nearer to Leeds Rhinos veteran Hall, who has 4 in seven appearances this season.
