Maaaaaybe. They bring different things to the table.
I hate comparisons with gun AFL players, because it breeds too much expectation and pressure on young kids, but for comparison's sake;
Dan Venables - Dusty Martin
186cm 81kg ---- 187cm 93kg
Probably doesn't have Martin's raw strength and power, but a lot of that's physical maturity. He's a contested monster, but more than able to go forward and genuinely impact the scoreboard, even when injured, and can almost play as a power forward.
Will Brodie - Dyson Heppell
189cm 82kg ---- 189cm 90kg
Not as good by foot as Heppell is, but similarly athletic despite being a contested inside type. Is faster than he looks, and working on the outside overlap part of his game. Just keeps working and working and wins awards because of it. Is a super mark for a 'small' and kicks goals.
Jordan Gallucci - Zach Merrett
183cm 75kg ---- 180cm 80kg
Is blisteringly quick and very very classy by foot. Accelerates away from the contest and delivers beautifully. Starting to pull big numbers and build a more inside game. Great decision maker.
Sound like beauty's. I seen gallucci play on the weekend, didnt realise it was him till the 4th qtr so I didnt keep a close eye on him before that.
It's going to be really interesting if we keep our 1st pick this year.











