He later unsuccessfully attempted to enter politics, standing for the Western Australian Legislative Assembly seat of Mandurah at the 2013 state election.
Moving to Swan Districts in 1980 Solin joined the formidable side that won a hat-trick of premierships during the 1980s.
[2][3][4] Playing as a half back flanker for the 1980 Grand Final Solin was one of the best on ground and managed to kick two goals in a losing side.
[5] For the 1984 Grand Final, Solin played on the half back flank again and was a useful contributor in his third premiership side.
In September 2012 Solin announced his candidature for the Western Australian Legislative Assembly seat of Mandurah representing the Liberal Party.