Background
He was born Andrew Lukimitis but in 1971 changed his surname to Lukas by deed poll.
He was born Andrew Lukimitis but in 1971 changed his surname to Lukas by deed poll.
The son of Latvian parents, Lukas was recruited from Fawkner and made his way into the seniors at Carlton in 1970 after playing for their Under-19s. In 1973 Lukas crossed to Fitzroy where he spent three seasons before retiring from the league and finishing his career at Dandenong.