With Grace retired, the 2005--06 season saw veteran player Tony Ronaldson become captain of the Wildcats, while future club legend Shawn Redhage joined the team after a failed stint with the New Zealand Breakers in 2004.
With Grace retired, veteran player Tony Ronaldson became captain of the Wildcats in 2005--06, but was relieved of his captaincy after only one season. Future Wildcats captain and multiple club MVP award winner Shawn Redhage joined the Wildcats in 2005 after having an unsuccessful stint with the New Zealand Breakers in 2004.