AFL great Scott Pendlebury has launched a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against his ex-manager, alleging he siphoned funds over an eight-year period.

The former Collingwood captain filed paperwork in the Victorian Supreme Court last Friday, claiming he is owed $2,448,900 plus interest from Jason Sourasis.

Mr Sourasis was Mr Pendlebury’s longstanding friend and AFL agent, with court documents alleging Mr Sourasis was engaged to provide financial services between 2013 and 2025 through his business Strategic Financial Planning.

The statement of claim, released by the court, alleges the two-time premiership player became aware of a series of “improperly withdrawn” amounts from his company S Pendlebury Investment Co in February 2025.

Between January 2015 and December 2023, $2.14m was allegedl

See Full Page