sport news Richmond Tigers AFL star Dustin Martin launches app with inner circle, rumours ... trends now
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Richmond superstar Dustin Martin's tightly knit inner circle has been revealed as speculation that he's bound for the Sydney Swans in 2023 reaches fever pitch.
Martin, who is notoriously private when it comes to the media, recently launched a fitness app, DRIP, alongside friends in his incredibly tight inner sanctum.
The 31-year-old superstar has had a tough 12 months during which he tragically lost his father, suffered a serious kidney injury and spent time away from the club for personal reasons - much of which was spent in NSW.
Dustin Martin training in a gym ahead of his return earlier this season after taking personal leave. His
Martin (centre) celebrates winning the 2020 AFL grand final, where he was best on ground
Many pundits and fans believe that is exactly where he will be living next year, with the Swans overwhelming favourites to land him.
'As we sit here right now, there's a very large chance that Dustin Martin won't be playing at Richmond next year,' journalist Sam McClure said on 3AW's Sportsday earlier this week.
'Sydney keep getting mentioned. He's had a love of Sydney ... so if he wanted to go to Sydney, Sydney would move heaven and earth to make it happen.'
Dustin Martin at a Bondi restaurant in February; he has spent a fair bit of time in Sydney
Veteran reporter Caroline Wilson went a step further, indicating 'it's on'; with a peaceful split between club and player a viable option, given the midfielder is due
