Nathan Buckley's ex Brodie Ryan hard launches new romance with hunky boyfriend: 'Caught feelings!'

Brodie Ryan has 'hard launched' a new relationship, almost 12 months after her split with AFL star Nathan Buckley.

The brunette beauty, 35, took to Instagram over the weekend to share a loved-up photo of the new couple, who the Herald Sun reports is a Perth-based businessman named Dave.

In fact, Brodie eschewed all of the festivities of the F1 Grand Prix in Melbourne to head west to be with her hunky new beau.

Before her trip, Brodie took to Instagram to tease the relationship with: 'Flirted a little hard, caught feelings and am now catching flights every month.'

However, it seems the tyranny of distance will be short-lived, with Brodie revealing Dave is willing to make a move. 

'He is prepared to move to Melbourne for me so we will just take it as it comes and see how it unfolds,' she told the publication.

It was also reported that the couple had been spending some quality time together in Sorrento over the New Year period.

She took to social media last week to share a series of photos at Amelia Park Wines in Margaret River.

One image showed Brodie and Dave beaming broadly as they huddled close for a happy snap.

Followers were quick to gush over the romantic photo with comments such as: 'Great taste in fashion and men.'

Another chimed in with: 'Looking fabulous and your company is rather ok too,' while a third added: 'Lovely to see you smiling.'     

Daily Mail has contacted Brodie for comment. 

Brodie and Nathan, 53, called time on their relationship back in May last year, revealing the news on Instagram.

'To the followers of the "Brodes and Bucks" journey,' the former WAG began. 

'After much reflection and consideration, Nath and I have decided to part ways.'

'Thank you for your kind messages and support over the past couple of months of heartache. I am truly grateful for your kindness and consideration.

'This decision was not made lightly, and we are grateful for the time we shared, the memories we created, and the support we received from each other and all of you.

'While we will no longer be a couple, I will always respect Nathan and the friendship that developed between us 3-4 years ago and have a lot of love for him and his boys and our beautiful dog Tank.'

Brodie concluded: 'We appreciate your understanding and kindness over the past couple of months and continuing through this transition period.

'We kindly ask for privacy as we navigate this new chapter in our lives. Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of our journey. With respect and gratitude, Brodie.'

The sad ending came just months after the pair took their relationship to the next level by jetting off to the island paradise of Fiji for a vacation with Nathan's family.

Brodie previously revealed she and Nathan connected over their similar upbringings when they began dating in 2022.

Despite their 17-year age gap, the Melbourne businesswoman said the couple had so much in common and that they push each other every day to be their best selves.

'Helping others be the best version of themselves and prioritising their mental health and wellbeing and giving back to others is a passion both Nath and I have always shared. These topics were a big attraction to each in the beginning,' she told the Herald Sun in 2023. 

'We had very similar upbringings and share a lot of the same values due to this,' she continued.

Their relationship came after Nathan split with wife Tania in December 2020, after 18 years of marriage.

They share two teenage sons, Jett, 19, and Ayce, 17.