Wagstaff replaces Martin as Wildcats captain

Jesse Wagstaff is the new Perth Wildcats captain, the club announced on Monday.

Jesse Wagstaff Source: Getty Images

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Wagstaff, 34, replaces club legend and longtime teammate Damian Martin who retired after a spate of injuries.

Power forward Wagstaff was voted into the captaincy by the Perth playing group and is a fan favourite having spent over a decade at the club, winning six NBL championships in that time - the joint-record for a player.

“I stepped foot into the club 12 years ago", he said.

"You never dream you’ll be at the same club for this long let alone captain it.

"It’s a huge honour and I’ll do my best in keeping the legacy alive.

“This year’s already shaping up to be highly unique. It’ll be about keeping everyone level-headed and adaptable, things are going to change and change quite quickly.

"So being adaptable and rolling with the punches is going to be huge this season."

Perth are the defending NBL champions, after their 2019-20 finals play-off series against the Sydney Kings was cut short due to COVID-19.