SAM Kerber has taken the next step in his career, taking to the field for his Sheffield Shield debut.

The clash against Victoria started last Saturday with both captains agreeing a result was unlikely, as the match ended in a draw on Tuesday.

It comes after the former Grampians cricketer was included in the shield and Marsh One-Day Cup squads for games against Queensland, but the longer format game was washed out.

The 26-year-old impressed during the recent game at Melbourne’s CitiPower Centre, scoring 55 in the first innings at number eight, before getting the ball and taking 3-92 from 29.3 overs.