Model Jessica Gomes has been linked to Richmond superstar Dusty Martin

Tiger’s star Dusty Martin has been linked to a stunning model who has previously dated a Twilight actor and racing car driver.

Dustin Martin is notoriously private but rumours are swirling he’s dating fashion bombshell Jessice Gomes. Picture: Supplied

He might be footy’s reigning superstar but off-field Dustin Martin is very much the AFL’s man of mystery.

And that is how he likes it.

Wisely, outside of his sponsorships and endorsements, Martin keeps his personal life well away from prying eyes, which is why a rumour linking him to fashion bombshell Jessica Gomes this week was so intriguing and surprising.

The pair, according to the rumour, had caught up for dinner several times this year, although details about where and when were not shared. And is dinner a date or just a hello between friends?

A source confirmed the pair do know each other.

Calls to both parties did not shed much light on their friendship and how, why or how often they had crossed paths.

Martin’s manager Ralph Carr politely declined to comment on his star’s private life.

Gomes said, “I am so sorry, but I can’t comment on this. I don’t talk about my private life.”

Gomes, who is based in Byron Bay, filmed Dancing With The Stars in Sydney last month. She was in Melbourne in early March for a racing commitment.

Jessica Gomes.

Dustin Martin in an advertising campaign for Kennedy.

The former face of David Jones has had several high profile romances during her years in the spotlight, including Twilight actor Xavier Samuel, former Wallabies player Rocky Elsom and businessman Sebastian Drapac. She was also linked to F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo.

Is stunning Jessica Gomes dating Dusty? Picture: Jason Edwards

Meanwhile, as he clocks up his milestone 250th AFL game, Martin is about to be seen across the city as the face of up-market timepiece retailer Kennedy’s luxury watch portfolio.

He is photographed with highly desirable timepieces by Panerai, Piaget, IWC Schaffhausen and Jaeger-LeCoultre with each image featuring words that describe the character of the watch and reflect Martin’s personality; “enigma, iconoclast, a performer under pressure, an individualist.”

Kennedy Chief Marketing Officer Bettina Pidcock said this campaign captured the essence of Martin, as an enigmatic superstar.

“These distinctive watches are incredible masterpieces that reflect elements of who Dustin is,” Pidcock said.

“The beautifully shot images reflect Dustin’s qualities and these in turn show something about his character through the watches he’s wearing.

“At Kennedy, we believe that the watch you wear says something about you.”

It is Martin’s second campaign for Kennedy.

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