Player Watch Jake Soligo - Re-Signed to End of 2029

[Golumless]

Why would we draft Rowe so early only last year (2nd round?) for him to toil in the SANFL?

I'm not his biggest fan but you'd hope he has some improvement in him to become an AFL quality player.

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It was our fifth pick in that draft (and the draft would end in the next 20 picks), so it's not particularly early.

Seems like by that point, we were looking purely at needs and Rowe fit that bill. There is certainly an element to this draft that indicates we're not particularly happy with how Rowe progressed.

 

[Damp Squarie]

Why would we draft Rowe so early only last year (2nd round?) for him to toil in the SANFL?

I'm not his biggest fan but you'd hope he has some improvement in him to become an AFL quality player.

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He could improve by losing a few kilos from his boof head.

 

[FullyBigKPro]

Jimmy Rowe and Murph would be shaking in their boots

What I like is this signifies a real culture emerging where we want a hungry group of young talented players with competition for spots.

Nicks has seen we lack speed, pressure forward, gut running types that have SKILL.

 

[hey shorty]

It was our fifth pick in that draft (and the draft would end in the next 20 picks), so it's not particularly early.

Seems like by that point, we were looking purely at needs and Rowe fit that bill. There is certainly an element to this draft that indicates we're not particularly happy with how Rowe progressed.

Probably a few things, Rowey falling away late in the year being amongst them.

His (and Gollants) game against the Eagles late in the year when the team got smacked (again) shows he's far too good for SANFL level. He's got as much footy smarts as anyone on the list, but that might not be enough to save him unless he can make the jump.

 

[Pugsley]

He could improve by losing a few kilos from his boof head.

Like father, like son

 

[1970crow]

Jake Soligo

central.rookieme.com

STRENGTHS:

+ Work rate
+ Accumulation
+ Clean hands
+ Agility
+ Kick penetration

IMPROVEMENTS:

+ Kick consistency
+ Hurt factor

looking at the improvements, he's perfect candidate to replace any of our primary 4 mids. And kick penetration is perfect for our patented high and long forward 50 entry system. And they say you don't draft for needs.

 

[1970crow]

Makes sense, it's a nice change from previous years where we had the crouch brothers stuck in the middle for 90% of the game as they can't play anywhere else.

You mean it will be a nice change when it happens. We didn't deviate from the 4 man midfield strategy this year, so it hasn't happened yet. Hopefully with full preseasons into Berry, Pedlar and Hately plus further progression from Ned, we'll see some sign of a change in midfield strategy. But we've not seen it yet.

 

[1970crow]

We might need to replace Van Berlo as midfield coach if we want to see a change of philosophy

True, but VB wouldn't have gotten the gig if his philosophy didn't align with Nicks who wouldn't have got the job if his philosophy didn't align with Roo. It's a bigger problem to overcome than just changing coaches.

 

[1970crow]

True, but VB wouldn't have gotten the gig if his philosophy didn't align with Nicks who wouldn't have got the job if his philosophy didn't align with Roo. It's a bigger problem to overcome than just changing the line coach.

 

[George Kramer]

Why would we draft Rowe so early only last year (2nd round?) for him to toil in the SANFL?

I'm not his biggest fan but you'd hope he has some improvement in him to become an AFL quality player.

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We used 2 picks on him….

 

[Murray2503]

He should fit in well at the Adelaide Short

 

[Rotayjay]

Like we needed another player under six feet ...

 

[UcantCme]

Like we needed another player under six feet ...

No put we needed players that have natural footy ability high footy IQ, good decision making and clean with their skills

This obsession with height alone is bordering on ridiculous

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[ams4crows]

JAKE SOLIGO on Sportsday SA (26.11.21)

Adelaide draftee, Jake Soligo joined Malcolm Blight & David Wildy.

player.whooshkaa.com

 

[Ticktak]

Moves and kicks like Hayden Ballantyne

Hayden Ballantyne

Age

36

Ht

173cm

Wt

79kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.7

3star

K

9.2

4star

HB

3.6

3star

M

3.3

3star

T

3.1

5star

G

1.5

5star

No current season stats available

D

11.6

3star

K

8.2

4star

HB

3.4

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

1.2

3star

G

0.8

4star

.

Sunday showreel: Hayden Ballantyne

Fremantle's small forward returns from suspension and impacts the derby with two vital goals

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[Crowfoot]

Welcome aboard Jake. According to the NOB League getting to know clips the player he "moulds his game on" and "looks up to" is Rory Sloane

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Rory Sloane

Age

34

Ht

183cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

23.7

5star

K

11.7

4star

HB

11.9

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

6.6

5star

CL

5.7

5star

D

15.3

4star

K

7.3

3star

HB

8.0

4star

M

1.3

1star

T

3.3

4star

CL

4.2

5star

D

22.2

5star

K

8.6

4star

HB

13.6

5star

M

3.2

4star

T

6.0

5star

CL

4.6

5star

. Works for me.

 

[Ticktak]

JAKE SOLIGO on Sportsday SA (26.11.21)

Adelaide draftee, Jake Soligo joined Malcolm Blight & David Wildy.

player.whooshkaa.com

Thanks for posting. But such a cringeworthy interview.
It’s embarrassing having those two interview our young boys from interstate.

 

[crowholder]

JAKE SOLIGO on Sportsday SA (26.11.21)

Adelaide draftee, Jake Soligo joined Malcolm Blight & David Wildy.

player.whooshkaa.com

A bit concerning when he said this about Adelaide "looking forward to seeing what it is like and living there for a bit" Does not sound convincing of him wanting to stay for the long term, but hopefully he plays well and gives us plenty of joy as Crows supporters.

 

[hey shorty]

A bit concerning when he said this about Adelaide "looking forward to seeing what it is like and living there for a bit" Does not sound convincing of him wanting to stay for the long term, but hopefully he plays well and gives us plenty of joy as Crows supporters.

Would no doubt be daunting.

I suspect he hasn't done much media either.

 

[tinman]

A bit concerning when he said this about Adelaide "looking forward to seeing what it is like and living there for a bit" Does not sound convincing of him wanting to stay for the long term, but hopefully he plays well and gives us plenty of joy as Crows supporters.

A very, very ordinary thing for a young draftee to say. But agree with hey shorty that he will be very green and having never even visited Adelaide before you never know, he may like it, and enjoy playing for the Crows.

"Looking forward to seeing what it is like and living there for a bit" sure sounds like he'll be checking things out and getting out asap.

You would reckon the club does some due diligence on these kids, maybe it's just inexperience with media, but maybe he said what he is thinking?

I like the selections and what Jake and Zac bring as players. Both Josh Rachele and Zac appear stoked to have been drafted by us, and from a talent perspective both I reckon rate higher than Jake. So it's disappointing that he appears less enthused and would say this in an interview.

Time will tell I suppose. But we really want players who want to be at the club.

 

[Mutineer]

A very, very ordinary thing for a young draftee to say. But agree with hey shorty that he will be very green and having never even visited Adelaide before you never know, he may like it, and enjoy playing for the Crows.

"Looking forward to seeing what it is like and living there for a bit" sure sounds like he'll be checking things out and getting out asap.

You would reckon the club does some due diligence on these kids, maybe it's just inexperience with media, but maybe he said what he is thinking?

I like the selections and what Jake and Zac bring as players. Both Josh Rachele and Zac appear stoked to have been drafted by us, and from a talent perspective both I reckon rate higher than Jake. So it's disappointing that he appears less enthused and would say this in an interview.

Time will tell I suppose. But we really want players who want to be at the club.

Geez folks calm the farm I've listened to the interview and firmly believe it was just what came out without any thought it would be misconstrued by folk looking for an excuse to doubt his long term retention.

 

[hey shorty]

God people wet the bed easily these days.

A bit could be 5 years, 10 maybe.... That's a bit of his life

 

[tinman]

God people wet the bed easily these days.

A bit could be 5 years, 10 maybe.... That's a bit of his life

I'm not "wetting the bed". And when you are 18 "a bit" isn't 5-10 years.

There's been players devastated to be drafted by us that stayed long term like Radar, and others that made bold statements about being here long term like Lever.

So there's no "bed wetting", it's just an ordinary thing of a new draftee to say.

 

[Pugsley]

Moves and kicks like Hayden Ballantyne.

Sunday showreel: Hayden Ballantyne

Fremantle's small forward returns from suspension and impacts the derby with two vital goals

www.afl.com.au

Hopefully, he is a better footballer.

 

[Mutineer]

I'm not "wetting the bed". And when you are 18 "a bit" isn't 5-10 years.

There's been players devastated to be drafted by us that stayed long term like Radar, and others that made bold statements about being here long term like Lever.

So there's no "bed wetting", it's just an ordinary thing of a new draftee to say.

He did say in one of his interviews that we were one of the clubs he thought showed interest and that he had an inkling he was a chance to go to us so I think he had his head pretty much around it. Also helpful that he's already a close mate of fellow draftee Zac Taylor.