Gold Coast vice-captain Touk Miller is putting together “a season to remember” after playing a starring role in his side’s upset win over Richmond.
Miller was instrumental in leading the Suns to one of their finest victories over the reigning premiers, finishing with 36 disposals, nine clearances and seven tackles – all game-high numbers.
Across 14 games this season, the in-form Suns midfielder is averaging 30.6 disposals, 6.6 tackles and a tick over five clearances per match, putting him in contention to make the All-Australian squad of 40.
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew described Miller as “an absolute pro” after Thursday night’s stunning win over the Tigers.
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“We’re lucky to have him (Miller) at our footy club. He’s putting in a season to remember,” Dew told reporters.
“He's an absolute pro.
“He knows now that when he comes to the game, he’s going to play a good game because he’s confident in his process.”
Speaking on SEN Breakfast, David King and Sam Edmund heaped praise on Miller with the 25-year-old sitting fifth in the AFLCA champion player award prior to Round 16.
King: “The one who is the shining light and is at the front of the charge is Touk Miller.”
Edmund: “Is he as hot as anyone in the comp right now?
“He’s in a rich vein of form.”
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King: “When you watch him run, he runs with so much power.
“He’s got a great mix of speed and endurance.
“He’s the classic profile that they (Gold Coast) thought they would have a dozen players at now – 25 years of age, 130 games.
“They haven’t got that.”
Miller is contracted to the Suns until the end of 2022.