<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>AFL star Scott Pendlebury has launched legal action against his former manager, claiming he misappropriated more than $2.1 million of his funds.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Collingwood midfielder lodged the claim for loss and damages against Jason Sourasis in the Victorian Supreme Court on Friday but the statement of claim was released to media this week.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Court documents state Sourasis had access to Pendlebury's bank accounts, as he had been providing him financial advice and services since 2013.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/anthony-albanese-donald-trump-meeting-white-house-oval-office/86dff558-6189-4a00-9b65-d40d7f055505" target="_blank"><strong><span>'I don't like you': Trump blasts Rudd during Albo meeting</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It's alleged between January 2015 and December 2023, Sourasis improperly transferred $2,148,900 from Pendlebury's investment account to accounts associated with Sourasis.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>There were more than 50 transactions allegedly made in that time frame, ranging from $5000 to $305,000.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Pendlebury only became aware the funds were missing in February and he claims the transactions were not made in his interest or in good faith, the documents state.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/scott-pendlebury-afl-champion-launches-legal-fight-over-missing-21m/5e6f166b-85f6-437f-8750-72978fafe971" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He also alleges Sourasis has not repaid any of the money.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Pendlebury also claims he lent $300,000 to Sourasis on March 15, 2023, with the understanding it would be repaid the next day.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The agreement changed on March 22 of that year, with Pendlebury accepting it would instead be repaid in six to 12 months with interest, the documents state.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/heat-records-october-temperatures-break-records-multiple-states/27ac5aa7-a468-4389-8b77-d8b568c629db" target="_blank"><strong><span>Millions set to swelter as spring scorcher looms</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Pendlebury alleges Sourasis has since refused to pay back the loan or any interest that has been accrued.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The footballer claims he has suffered loss and damages as a result of Sourasis' actions.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Pendlebury is seeking the return of $2,148,900 with interest, as well as an order for restitution of any traceable proceeds of the allegedly misappropriated funds.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He has also made a claim for the $300,000 loan with interest at the rate of 50 per cent a year, calculated from March 22, 2023.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Sourasis has been approached for comment, as have Pendlebury's manager and legal representatives.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Pendlebury has played 425 games for the Collingwood Football Club, including two premierships in 2010 and 2023.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/how-to-follow-9news-digital/29855bb1-ad3d-4c38-bc25-3cb52af1216f"><em><strong><span>DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP</span></strong></em></a><em><strong><span>: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. 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