Chanter developed a reputation as a tough and physical player, who was reviled by fans of opposing teams. After a match in August 1949 at Footscray where he was booed throughout the game, a journalist for the Sporting Globe wrote that "Chanter is a vigorous player. As I see him, he can be over-vigorous at times, but that does not excuse the behavior of some crowds towards him. There was another demonstration against him at Footscray on Saturday and in the opinion of Frank Walsh it was most unfair and entirely undeserved."