AFL bad boy Dustin Martin ‘wining and dining’ model Jessica Gomes

AFL bad boy Dustin Martin and model Jessica Gomes spark relationship rumours after catching up for series of friendly dinner dates

Dustin Martin and Jessica Gomes are rumoured to be getting close, according to a new report on Saturday. 

The Herald Sun claims the AFL bad boy, 29, and the model, 35, have enjoyed ‘several’ dinner dates this year. 

However it is unclear if the pair are friends or something more, but they do know one another, the paper alleged. 

Pictured: Dustin Martin playing for Richmond

Friendly: Dustin Martin (right) and Jessica Gomes (left) are rumoured to be getting close, according to a new report on Saturday 

Jessica declined to comment when approached by The Herald Sun, telling the paper: ‘I am so sorry, but I can’t comment on this. I don’t talk about my private life.’ 

Likewise, Dustin’s manager did not wish to comment on the claims when contacted by the The Herald Sun. 

The footballer, who plays for Richmond, is notoriously guarded about his private life and rarely gives interviews. 

Dates? The Herald Sun claims the AFL bad boy, 29, and the model, 35, have enjoyed 'several' dinner dates this year. Jessica declined to comment, telling the paper: 'I am so sorry, but I can't comment on this. I don't talk about my private life'

Dates? The Herald Sun claims the AFL bad boy, 29, and the model, 35, have enjoyed ‘several’ dinner dates this year. Jessica declined to comment, telling the paper: ‘I am so sorry, but I can’t comment on this. I don’t talk about my private life’

Jessica was linked to Australian Formula One ace Daniel Ricciardo in 2019, but he flatly denied the rumours. 

In 2016, she revealed that she was dating Australian actor Xavier Samuel, who starred in Twilight.

The pair called it quits in 2017, but only made the announcement in May 2018 and assured fans they’re ‘still friends’. 

Private: Likewise, Dustin's manager did not wish to comment on the claims. The footballer is notoriously guarded about his private life and rarely gives interviews

Private: Likewise, Dustin’s manager did not wish to comment on the claims. The footballer is notoriously guarded about his private life and rarely gives interviews

The model, who until recently was based in Los Angeles, appeared on Dancing With The Stars as a wildcard competitor in recent weeks. 

Daily Mail Australia revealed in 2019 that Brownlow Medallist Dustin had broken up with glamorous Sydney food blogger and physiotherapist, Tania Acitelli. 

Dustin has also previously been linked to Phoebe Carpenter, who once dated rugby league star Mitch Pearce. 

Exes: Daily Mail Australia revealed in 2019 that Brownlow Medallist Dustin had broken up with glamorous Sydney food blogger and physiotherapist, Tania Acitelli  (pictured)

Denied: Jessica was linked to Australian Formula One ace Daniel Ricciardo (pictured) in 2019, but he denied the rumours

Exes: Daily Mail Australia revealed in 2019 that Brownlow Medallist Dustin had broken up with glamorous Sydney food blogger and physiotherapist, Tania Acitelli (right).  Jessica was linked to Australian Formula One ace Daniel Ricciardo (right) in 2019, but he denied the rumours