Young defender Kyle Hartigan has signed a new two-year deal, keeping him at Adelaide until at least the end of 2017.

Hartigan was recruited by the Crows with pick No.14 in the Rookie Draft of December, 2012. The 23-year-old made his debut in Round 18, 2013, and was promoted to the senior list for the 2014 season.

He’s played 25 career games, including 15 this year.

Hartigan said he was enjoying his football at West Lakes and didn’t hesitate to sign on.

“I am thrilled to be able to continue my time at the Club,” Hartigan said.

“I am really enjoying playing with a developing young backline and with some hard work I think team success is just around the corner.”

Hartigan played one of the best games in his short career against West Coast on Sunday.

The promising backman held Eagles star Jack Darling goalless for only the second time this year.

Crows Head of Football David Noble said Hartigan was putting together a consistent AFL season.

“Kyle is a great competitor and someone who always puts the team’s needs first,” Noble said.

“He has a fantastic work ethic and, after an injury interrupted 2014, is now holding down a key post in a young Crows defence.”

Hartigan follows Rory Sloane, Sam Jacobs, Richard Douglas, Rory Laird, Luke Brown, Jake Lever, Charlie Cameron, Jake Kelly, Riley Knight and Reilly O’Brien in signing on with the Club this season.