Adelaide midfielder Jake Soligo reckons there’s no secret behind the mid-season form rise which led to him becoming a prominent cog in the Crows’ midfield.

Soligo, who was selected with Pick No.36 at the 2021 National Draft, made his AFL debut for the Crows in Round One.

He went on to play in Round Two, before a stint in the SANFL and then earned a recall in Round Nine.

The 19-year-old played every game from then on and impressed with his composure, hunt for the ball and hunger to win every contest.

Speaking to AFC Media post-season, Soligo said he was always looking to improve and that was the driving force behind his breakout first season.

“I think it was just chatting to coaches each week, getting reviewed on what I’m doing well and what I’m doing wrong,” Soligo said.

“Working on things at stoppages and working on my midfield craft to try and be as versatile as I can, play all positions and I reckon that’s what’s helped me the most.

“All the boys have been really good to me and helped me learn.”

Soligo described his first season as a Crow as “pretty unreal” but said his Round One debut was a bit of a blur.

“I just came into the AFL system just wanting to get through the pre-season uninjured and I didn’t expect to play as many games as I did and it was awesome,” Soligo said.

“It went very quick, the season flew by.

“It (the debut) was pretty crazy, having all the family there watching, but the game just went so quick.

“I was really honoured to debut in Round One and I’m just honoured to be part of the Crows family.”

Upon reflection on his first season, Soligo said it was “everything and more”.

“We beat some great teams this year, especially at home with the fans backing us in,” Soligo said.

“I didn’t really know what to expect when I first came here but it’s been everything and more.

“Crows fans are awesome, playing at home gets you so up and about and helps us get over the line in games.

“We’ve got such a young group, so I’m looking forward to seeing where we can go in the next couple of years.”

Soligo will return to West Lakes for pre-season training on November 21 with the one-to-four year players, while the five-plus year players will be back on December 5.

He said he would use the off-season to focus on building up his strength and working hard to be even better in 2023.

“Burgo will send out a running program and a gym program, so it’s just about doing that to the T, not missing any sessions and doing everything I can to become a better player.

“That’s always been my philosophy, always doing everything and not missing out on sessions or skipping things.”