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.

"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.

But with the injury toll mounting at the Suns, coach Rodney Eade was forced to continue to put his faith in the young midfielder, and it eventually paid off.

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.

"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.

And his impressive form could soften the blow for Gold Coast should Prestia decide to leave the club.

Miller said he was ready to take his game to another level next season and fill Prestia's shoes should his teammate request a trade.

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

"Even if people aren't there next year, there are a lot of players, including myself, that want to step into that role, so I guess it creates more opportunity for us and we're ready to take on the challenge."

The challenge now for Gold Coast is to hang on to this rising star and keep him from his returning to his native state of Victoria.

Miller is contracted until the end of 2017.