Where did Tony Vlachos go right where Russell Hantz went wrong?

I just watched Survivor: Samoa and immediately noticed how much Russell’s and Tony’s gameplay style resembled each other. The biggest thing for me was the wearing of the immunity idol at tribal council! However, Russell failed all the times he has played where Tony had won all the times he has played. What sets their gameplay apart from each other, why does Tony deserve to win while Russell gameplay doesn’t?

EDIT: I haven’t watch game changers yet! FYI. I’m sorry!