Miller calls out Zorko’s petty snub
TOUK Miller has lit the fuse for what may be a fiery second QClash of the season, calling out Brisbane midfielder Dayne Zorko for unsportsmanlike behaviour following Gold Coast’s win at the Gabba.
The dual Marcus Ashcroft medal winner silenced his All- Australian counterpart from the Lions in Sunday’s five- point win after being given a shutdown role by Suns coach Stuart Dew.
After the siren, Zorko snubbed Miller’s offer of a handshake, a move the unconcerned Suns’ midfielder said was unsportsmanlike.
“Everyone is really competitive and sometimes it’s just a match of footy, people forget that,” Miller said. “( A handshake) would have been nice, a bit of sportsmanship would have gone a long way but in saying that it’s not too much of my concern.”
Miller said he felt like he got under the Brisbane player’s skin after watching Zorko give away multiple free- kicks.
“After four quarters when you are hitting someone that many times it probably pays off down the track,” Miller said.
“The game plan worked in that regard. The mentality was to try and shut him out and be accountable for him.
“He is a really highly respected player, an All- Australian, and I just tried to take on that challenge ... I probably came out on top but in saying that it was a good battle.”
Miller said his success against Zorko made him realise a tagging role may be something he could do frequently.