Gold Coast youngster Touk Miller has dreams of one day captaining the SUNS.

He describes his aspirations, as "a long shot goal", but everything about the 20-year-old screams leadership.

Miller is well spoken, considered and already has leadership credentials, having captained both Vic Metro and the Calder Cannons in his draft year of 2014.

And now he has his sights set on a place in the SUNS' leadership group.

"I really like where I am at the Gold Coast," Miller told AFL.com.au.

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"I'm in the emerging leaders at the moment, which is fantastic, but looking forward I'd really love to be in that leadership group, and one day possibly lead the club."

After playing every game in his debut season last year, mostly as a small forward with bursts in the middle, Miller was ready to make the transition to a full-time midfielder.

The Victorian admitted he had "a shaky start" to the year, with an ankle complaint and a form slump stalling his push to cement a permanent place in the midfield.

Since round 16, in the absence of SUNS captain Gary Ablett and experienced midfielders Dion Prestia, Michael Rischitelli and David Swallow, Miller has taken charge in the middle, averaging 27 disposals per game.

"The second half of the year has been a lot better for myself," Miller said.

"I've probably become a bit more secure in that midfield and absolutely loving it. Every minute I get in there I take with both hands and really thrive off the opportunity.

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"I think it's almost being a mental [change]. You have your form slumps in your footy career, but it's something you've got to come out of.

"I was quite happy with myself that I could move past that, and I'm really thankful to the coaches for giving me the opportunity to keep playing and showcasing what I had. I'm very happy with the way I'm finishing off the season."

Miller was the SUNS' best player in last Sunday's loss to Essendon, notching up a career-high 39 disposals and prompting the coach to declare him a bona fide midfielder.

"It's only my second year of football and I've got so much more to absorb in the AFL world," Miller said.