The NAB has announced their new Mini Legends for 2019, with five young kids replicating their AFL heroes in the new campaign.

This year's legends are Essendon's Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti, Richmond's Bachar Houli, Port Adelaide's Justin Westhoff, Carlton's Tayla Harris and Geelong's Richelle Cranston.

McDonald-Tipungwuti was played by his second cousin Albert, while the four others were portrayed by Jake, Koby, Alyssa and Grace respectively.

NAB Mini Legends. Picture: Wayne Taylor

Houli spoke to the Herald Sun regarding his mini legend, and said young Jake was thrilled to be given the opportunity to play is idol.

โ€œI was pumped to see how the young fella was going to look and they did an amazing job,โ€ Houli said.

โ€œThe beard was probably the toughest part. I was checking him out and I couldnโ€™t fault it.

โ€œIt was like looking at my future son, if I have one, but Iโ€™m tipping he probably wouldnโ€™t have the beard at that age.โ€

The new Mini Legends TV ad will debut on screens on Friday.