Watts, a born and bred Queenslander, was a standout player for Southport during his 12 year career.
He first picked up a Sherrin at Coolangatta as a junior, before playing 164 games between 1996 and 2008 at the Sharks, including an incredible six premierships (1998, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2006 and 2008).
Watts established a reputation as a big stage player, hurting opposition when it mattered most and when the stakes were at their highest, with a 1998 Joe Grant Medal as best on ground in the QAFL grand final and a 2002 Zane Taylor Medal as the best representative player, in his collection.
A prodigious left-foot kicker, Watts was a regular Queensland representative, donning the maroon seven times between 1999 and 2007.
He captained Queensland Country in 2004 and also earned All-Australian selection at that Australian Country Championships.