By Hibernian FC

Hibs have signed a tough, workmanlike right back who isn't afraid to go forward and get stuck in and the other end. He’s got an impressive range of passing from the back and isn’t afraid to take his man on one-on-one. He likes to overlap and can cross from deep or the byline. He’s still only 21 so his best years are ahead of him. He has been capped by Australia at under-23 level and the Central Coast Mariners, while a smaller club, have continued to produce some of the best young Australian talent.

Miller’s form for the Mariners led to him displacing experienced New Zealand international Storm Roux quite early in the season. Mariners boss Nick Montgomery was part of the Mariners academy set-up before taking the top job and he has continued to back young players to come through to the first team. Miller was usually on the right in a back four which contained Dan Hall (22), Kye Rowles (23), who has just signed for Hearts, and Jacob Farrell (19). Despite their young age, that first-choice back four had the fifth best defence in the A-League. Considering the disruption to the season because of Covid-19, which led to lots of games in quick succession, the Mariners were always competitive. They finished in fifth spot and also reached the FFA Cup final.

Scotland seems to be a natural progression for Australian players. It allows them to get their foot in the door in a European league with the comfort of not necessarily having to learn another language - even if the Scottish winter might be a bit of a turn-off. In the past, players might have taken the plunge to move to Europe in their teens and that has not always worked out. Signing a player who has proved themselves in senior Australian football for a couple of seasons seems to be a more fool proof way to playing in Europe.

Miller is an out and out right back, although he has played on the right side of midfield on a few occasions earlier in his career. Given his height and ability to play what’s in front of him it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him move more centrally later in his career. The Australian national team is currently in a state of transition. Older heads will likely call time on their international careers after this World Cup qualification cycle and there’s every chance Miller will turn those under 23 caps into senior ones.