After spending three years at the helm of the Eastern Ranges in the TAC Cup, Watson joined North Melbourne at the beginning of the 2010 pre-season.

Following a 141-game career with Collingwood, Watson played three seasons with the Northern Bullants in the VFL, coached Lower Plenty in the then-Diamond Valley Football League and was an assistant coach with Sandringham in the TAC Cup competition.

In charge of North’s backline, he works with former club great Glenn Archer.

Playing career:
Collingwood: 141 games, 102 goals