Watts was the No.1 draft pick in the 2008 NAB AFL Draft for the Dee's and straight away was subject to huge amount of pressure from fans and media. Whether this this hindered Watts form in his debut season (2009), Watts has now begun showing good skills and promise in 2010 and 2011. Watts has played every senior game for the Dees this season and seems to be improving every week. Watts is seen as one of the leaders of the next generation at Melbourne and possibly a future captain.