Fowler, now with Perth Glory, was one of seven former Fury players who had their contracts terminated following the corporate restructure of the club earlier this year.

Over the past two months, the PFA negotiated settlements for six out of the seven players, but were unable to reach an agreement for Fowler.

The legal action was launched by the players' union, Professional Footballers Australia (PFA), on Fowler's behalf against Fury and Football Federation Australia (FFA).

"The case is of fundamental importance to all A-League players, as it goes to the heart of the security of a player contract in the A-League," said PFA chief executive Brendan Schwab.

"To Robbie's credit, he could have gone and played in just about any country around the world and forgotten about the Fury situation, but he is committed to developing the Australian game and ensuring contract security for Australian players.

"We are confident of securing an important legal victory which will enhance the security of A-League player contracts."

The PFA has requested a hearing of the National Dispute Resolution Chamber (NDRC).

The PFA have recently held a series of meetings with players regarding the situation at Fury including with the Socceroos, several A-League teams and the PFA Executive and Delegate Committees during a recent Special General Meeting in Melbourne. 

"The players in the A-League feel very strongly that all player contracts must be protected whenever an A-League club is restructured and they are 100 per cent behind the PFA ensuring contract security for Australian players," Fowler told the PFA's official website.

"Players make career and lifestyle changing decisions in reliance on the contracts they have signed.  Obviously, the game's extensive efforts to attract the highest calibre of players into the competition are only as strong as the security of the contracts they sign.

"This case is not about the compensation, it is about ensuring contract security for all players in the A-League and more specifically for the players who have suffered from the way in which the FFA handled the player contracts.

"Players like James Robinson, Scott Wilson and Jacob Timpano whose careers have been cut short after being terminated while recovering from long terms injuries. Players like Paul Henderson and Chris Tadrosse who moved their families to Townsville in good faith that their contracts were secure. Players like Shane Stefanutto who sacrificed a European career in order to develop the A-League and more specifically football in North Queensland.

"The PFA have worked very closely with me and the other Fury players and I have every bit of confidence that in the end they will right this wrong.

"If the A-League is seeking to develop into a competitive league on the world stage, then it needs to get the fundamentals correct and contract security for any professional player is a fundamental principle."

Fowler will be seeking compensation for damages and a declaration of his rights.