The Capitals signed 1998/99 league MVP Lauren Jackson in a recruitment coup that also netted the club point guard Kristen Veal and swingman Deanna Smith. When these three pieces of the puzzle were combined with veterans Shelley Sandie and Karen Smith along with forward Eleanor Sharp the Capitals finally had a team capable of contending for the WNBL title.
The Capitals made a major move in 1998/99 by signing league MVP Lauren Jackson, along with point guard Kristen Veal and swingman Deanna Smith. This trio, combined with veterans Shelley Sandie and Karen Smith, plus forward Eleanor Sharp, formed a formidable team capable of challenging for the WNBL title.