Scott Pendlebury is suing his former manager claiming he misappropriated more than $2.1 million. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS

AFL star Scott Pendlebury has launched legal action against his former manager, claiming he misappropriated more than $2.1 million of his funds.

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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.

Court documents state Mr Sourasis had access to Pendlebury's bank accounts, as he had been providing him financial advice and se

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