 He was soon noticed and at a young age was selected to play in the Junior Reserves for his beloved East Perth Football Club.To his football credit, after only playing a few reserves matches, Watts debuted for the East Perth Football Club on a half back flank against Subiaco at the age of 17 in 1954 and would become a regular player with the club.Under Coach Jack Sheedy's guidance East Perth Football Club quickly became the outstanding side in the competition.