Lucas Walker's unexpected axing at the end of the NBL season has transpired against the ex-Launceston product returning to have a possible career home swansong.
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NBL veteran Adam Gibson, who has signed for new side South East Melbourne Phoenix, and Melbourne United star Chris Goulding also join Walker in missing a welcomed homecoming.
Walker will not be a part of the Cairns Taipans that will play in one of two NBL Blitz games at the Silverdome.
The Taipans faces the NBL1 All-Stars that are tipped to include the cream of North-West Thunder and Hobart Huskies talent.
Ulverstone, Devonport, Kingborough and Hobart will host eight other games from September 19-22.
"Hopefully people can see our commitment to Tasmania for bringing the Blitz here," he said.
"I don't know what this rivals, to have all of our teams here is unheard of."
Andrew Mathieson
The day I realised I wasn't good enough to play for St Kilda or be the No.1 spinner for Australia was when I realised journalism was the closest I could come to follow my passion for sport. And it's not just about the scores for me. It's the back story behind the game.
The day I realised I wasn't good enough to play for St Kilda or be the No.1 spinner for Australia was when I realised journalism was the closest I could come to follow my passion for sport. And it's not just about the scores for me. It's the back story behind the game.
