Tom Court

I thought one of the stand out moments of the game today was how delighted Tom Court was to score the try.

To my knowledge it is his first in the Green.

I don't want to start a discussion about his ability, but to see how much it meant to him in a game played at a professional level seemed somewhat unique.

Well done Tom.

CIARAN_BOYLE

Agreed it was heart warming to see how delighted Court was to score his first international try

Stheno

I thought it was lovely too

4PP

The best you can do is do your best.

We can talk all night about a players merits or lack of but I don't think anyone can disagree that the lad has always given 100% of his capabilities when called upon.

What more can you ask?

Delighted for him & delighted with his attitude.

GerM

Always has come across as an extremely unassuming, likeable fellow. I enjoyed his comments when we won the slam and he was asked about how the squad was handling all the media and supporter attention. He said he didn't know as everyone just walked past him and nobody knew he was part of the squad. Just throws on the specs and strolls through the airport without anyone noticing him.

He's done very well for himself in this part of the world. Not bad for a bloke who didn't pick up a rugby ball until he was 24.

Taco Corp

I just hope he doesn't watch Hook's response to his try.

durkadurka

I think the Irish squad have a healthy contempt for hook!

MungBean

I was worried he had bounced the ball of Ryans head there for a second, must have been pretty close.

He seems like a pretty passionate guy, always giving it socks at the anthems and has a determined look about him when he comes on. Delighted to see him get a score.

mathepac

I was delighted for him and it was great to see his reaction; pure delight and purely spontaneous IMHO. A lad who has done well, through sheer persistence and hard-work. There's a lot to like about him as a player and off the field as well.

Zuffer

Agreed, his reaction was somewhat surprising, but also heartwarming.
First international try after being involved with the set up for so long, it should mean a lot.

shuffol

I'd say he was just delighted that he wouldnt have to put his hand in his pocket tonight.

Very likeable player, of the Rory Best mould, goes about his business in a quiet, unassuming way but gets the job done, unlucky in that our first choice props have been more or less injury free(except Healys 7 a game) but I'm sure he'd do a good job if called upon.

Tox56

shuffol wrote: »

I'd say he was just delighted that he wouldnt have to put his hand in his pocket tonight.

Very likeable player, of the Rory Best mould, goes about his business in a quiet, unassuming way but gets the job done, unlucky in that our first choice props have been more or less injury free(except Healys 7 a game) but I'm sure he'd do a good job if called upon.

Similar to Mike Ross too. Probably the most valuable member of the team, but I've barely ever heard him speak or be interviewed.

4PP

durkadurka wrote: »

I think the Irish squad have a healthy contempt for hook!

no offense durkadurka, just have to alter that line,

"I think all Irish rugby supporters have a healthy & thouroughly justified contempt for hook"

Hope you don't mind dd

To paraphrase a certain(ancient ) irish stand up artist,

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I wouldn't p*** on him if he was on fire!"

andrewdcs

Tox56 wrote: »

Similar to Mike Ross too. Probably the most valuable members of the team, but I've barely ever heard him speak or be interviewed.

would have scored a try today if he'd taken a ball and dove, not drove.

He's a proper old school prop though, critical, crucial, Hayes like heroic corner man of a team.

ould still have had a try today if he wathced his body position at the line..... just sayin Mike..... just sayin

shuffol

Its amazing how often Mike Ross pops up in the 10 channel just as we look certain to score a try.

durkadurka

4PP wrote: »

no offense durkadurka, just have to alter that line,

"I think all Irish rugby supporters have a healthy & thouroughly justified contempt for hook"

Hope you don't mind dd

To paraphrase a certain(ancient ) irish stand up artist,

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I wouldn't p*** on him if he was on fire!"

If I saw him crossing the road I'm not sure which pedal I'd use

phog

Not taking anything away from Tom Court but is there any player who wouldn't be delighted in scoring their first international try?

Well done to Tom and to the other try Irish scorers today.

duckysauce

duckysauce

sweet by passes the ****ing $$***

Fishooks12

What was Hook saying?

Fireball07

I thought it was great

To Alcohol

**** sake. Well done Tom scoring a try. Hardly deserves a full thread.

MickySticks

To Alcohol wrote: »

**** sake. Well done Tom scoring a try. Hardly deserves a full thread.

:rolleyes:

Fishooks12

To Alcohol wrote: »

**** sake. Well done Tom scoring a try. Hardly deserves a full thread.

How would you know what constitutes a full thread after 65 posts?

It was the first international try of a very likable player and a tireless pro

Delighted for Tom

jacothelad

Surley wrote: »

I just hope he doesn't watch Hook's response to his try.

It was an incredibly appalling act of begrudgery from a complete and utter know-nothing with no place on a serious rugby show.

CoDy1

To Alcohol wrote: »

**** sake. Well done Tom scoring a try. Hardly deserves a full thread.

Yeah I agree, we are using up way to much internets here. :rolleyes:

Good man Tom, keep it up.

PhatPiggins

jacothelad wrote: »

It was an incredibly appalling act of begrudgery from a complete and utter know-nothing with no place on a serious rugby show.

George Hook makes a fool of himself, safe in the knowledge that he's cushy union protected job keeps himself keeps him safe from recourse :eek:

Surely this has never happened before ?

Sindri

There might be an official Irish Rugby meme in this.

Any time anyone shows incredible passion or the like we should say they are Courting it.

mathepac

CoDy1 wrote: »

Yeah I agree, we are using up way to much internets here. :rolleyes: ...

Type smaller and s-l-o-w-e-r to save internets, an endangered species.

durkadurka

jacothelad wrote: »

It was an incredibly appalling act of begrudgery from a complete and utter know-nothing with no place on a serious rugby show.

I missed it. What did he do?

shuffol

He just went on sarcastically about how it was a great try and thats what people go to games to see etc, also said Courts body position in going for the line was poor. He was in an even grumpier than usual mood yesterday, especially after we won, dont think he's too fond of shaggy.

chris_d

a good example to all young props out there, "nobody wants you to score".

hook is contemptible.

MungBean

Hook made some sarcastic crack about Courts try being exciting and said "These are the tries you spend a lifetime in television to see" then proceeded to say that a good defender would have stopped him because his body position was all wrong.

The man cant do anything but begrudge. The little credit he gave to Trimble right after he talked about Court was that "The big Ulsterman stretched his legs" followed by "Other than than he had a poor game". Gave all the credit for the try to Reddan, completely ignored Trimbles huge defensive game. Trimble was like a rock on that wing for the entire match, every time an overlap appeared he shot up like a bullet and made a crunching tackle.

When Shaggy stood up for Trimble to say he was particularly good under the high ball and had a solid game Hook rubbishes it with "He's suppose to be good under a high ball".

You cant win with him and whatever about his pantomime with Pope making for good TV its pretty clear just what a horrible ignorant man he actual is.

RoundBox11

I was delighted for Tom Court! He's given a lot to irish rugby and gets no praise for it. It must be tough never getting a start. Seeing how much it meant to him just shows that professionalism hasnt ruined the game.

You could see Shaggy getting more and more irritated with Hook with every word he said. Any time Shane said anything Hook contradicted him. Can't wait to see Hook gone. Looking forward to just seeing O'Shea, Pope and Horgan.

durkadurka

I can't believe we've got this far without the word ambipropsterous (c) being used.

thomond2006

Can we stop talking about paid wind up merchants? Let's not lap up his crap.

Fair play to Court on his first try in green.

tolosenc

If there's one other man in the squad who deserves a try, it's Mike Ross.

Well done Mr Court, a likeable guy getting at least what he deserves.

Lapsed Catholic

RoundBox11 wrote: »

I was delighted for Tom Court! He's given a lot to irish rugby and gets no praise for it. It must be tough never getting a start. Seeing how much it meant to him just shows that professionalism hasnt ruined the game.

You could see Shaggy getting more and more irritated with Hook with every word he said. Any time Shane said anything Hook contradicted him. Can't wait to see Hook gone. Looking forward to just seeing O'Shea, Pope and Horgan.

Not dissing your opinion, but just what exactly has Court given to Irish rugby? He is not a competitor to Ross at TH by any stretch of the imagination. Ireland at a low ebb for props.

Leslie91

Happy for him.... and so was he clearly. Doesn't disguise the fact that he is lucky to be a part of all this. He is a leaner for me. He needs to do some of what Healy does i.e. bust his ass each min he is on the field.

WeeBushy

Leslie91 wrote: »

Happy for him.... and so was he clearly. Doesn't disguise the fact that he is lucky to be a part of all this. He is a leaner for me. He needs to do some of what Healy does i.e. bust his ass each min he is on the field.

He has a very good work rate. It's just different work to Healy. He doesn't make barnstorming runs so it goes somewhat more unnoticed than Healy.

Podge_irl

I've been a fan of Court ever since seeing him at the Churchill Cup eons ago. He is our only remotely ambipropsterous player so is a vital part of the squad. Has taken to rugby well considering he took it up so late.

Leslie91

Podge_irl wrote: »

I've been a fan of Court ever since seeing him at the Churchill Cup eons ago. He is our only remotely ambipropsterous player so is a vital part of the squad. Has taken to rugby well considering he took it up so late.

If that's the case then probably the only reason he is in the 22.

Leslie91

WeeBushy wrote: »

He has a very good work rate. It's just different work to Healy. He doesn't make barnstorming runs so it goes somewhat more unnoticed than Healy.

V few props can run like Healy that's not what I am referring to. Court is a leaner he does not impose himself physically the way Healy does in defence or hitting rucks. We can agree to disagree, for me he is v fortunate to be involved in the 22.

Podge_irl

Leslie91 wrote: »

If that's the case then probably the only reason he is in the 22.

Perhaps but that's a bloody important reason.

I certainly wouldn't have considered him lacking in work rate. He's fairly handy around ruck and maul. He's never gonna be a good carrier though.

WeeBushy

Leslie91 wrote: »

V few props can run like Healy that's not what I am referring to. Court is a leaner he does not impose himself physically the way Healy does in defence or hitting rucks. We can agree to disagree, for me he is v fortunate to be involved in the 22.

In fairness not many players can impose themselves physically like Healy does, the man's not normal.

Leslie91

Podge_irl wrote: »

Perhaps but that's a bloody important reason.

I certainly wouldn't have considered him lacking in work rate. He's fairly handy around ruck and maul. He's never gonna be a good carrier though.

I agree, I was meaning if that is the case i.e. he is one of F all who can operate adequately at 1 and 3, then that is the only reason.

Is he the only 1?....

Otacon

Lapsed Catholic wrote: »

Not dissing your opinion, but just what exactly has Court given to Irish rugby? He is not a competitor to Ross at TH by any stretch of the imagination. Ireland at a low ebb for props.

How about always being available for us? Always putting in his best effort when called upon? He might not be the most prolific of props but while we still have this stupid 22-man squad rule, he is very important to us.

WeeBushy

Leslie91 wrote: »

I agree, I was meaning if that is the case i.e. he is one of F all who can operate adequately at 1 and 3, then that is the only reason.

Is he the only 1?....

He is our only viable ambiprop. And that further highlights what he has given to Irish rugby - Buckley is no longer considered to be able to paly both sides, so doesn't get picked anymore.

buck65

Was it really a try?

Lapsed Catholic

What has his availability got to do with his contribution? He should be pushing for a starting place.

Buckley not being picked because he is the laziest man in christendom. I saw him playing for Sale v Brive recently to say he was disinterested is being charitable. A considerable waste of resources.