Former Essendon high-performance coach Dean Robinson has officially launched court action against the Bombers, seeking financial compensation that could reach more than $2 million.

Robinson, stood down by the Bombers in February, issued proceedings against the club in the Supreme Court on Thursday. The claim is for "breach of contract and duties towards him as an employee".

Essendon's former high performance coach Dean Robinson has launched court action against the Bombers. Credit:Getty

In a 31-page document, Robinson's lawyers, Madgwicks, have alleged Essendon effectively made Robinson one of the "scapegoats" of the supplements scandal that rocked the club this year, and terminated his contract without giving him any, or a valid, reason.

His lawyers will also allege that the ensuing damage to his reputation has made it impossible for Robinson, who is nicknamed "the Weapon", to gain employment at the level his skills and experience would have otherwise allowed him.