Griffith College Swords Thunder Disband

Griffith College Swords Thunder Disband

Griffith College would like to announce that the national institutions men’s basketball team partner Swords Thunder has been disbanded.

Swords Thunder Success

Over the years, the Swords Thunder basketball team has seen great success under the guidance of coach Dave Baker. The team’s highlight came in 2017 when they won the Hula Hoops National Cup. 

Swords Thunder joined the Men’s Division 1 league in 2011 and the Super League in 2013 and partnering with Griffith College in 2014

The Future of Griffith Basketball

Student Services manager Paul Walsh stated, “While it is sad that Swords Thunder has ceased as a team we would like to thank the club and their Coach Dave Baker for some amazing memories throughout our partnership together.” 

Discussing the future of the club, Walsh said, “While the club has ceased playing this season, our college team are still going strong and are on course to reach the league semi-final and we will be hosting the Intervarsity’s in April so we still have lots of basketball to be played this season.  As for future and club basketball we hope to announce exciting plans in the coming weeks so watch this space.”