Dobson, Michael

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Dobson impresses in debut Hull KR performance
Mon May 26, 2008
by engage Super League
Source: www.superleague.co.uk

Hull Kingston Rovers new-boy Michael Dobson produced an impressive performance to help his side come from behind to claim to a 22-8 victory over Harlequins.

The Australian joined from Canberra Raiders having had previous spells with Wigan Warriors and Catalans Dragons and was handed his first start at Craven Park.

And the 21-year-old showed some good touches on his debut and opened his account with two tries as Rovers fought back from a half-time deficit.

Rovers were dealt a blow in the sixth minute when Scott Murrell appeared to injure a shoulder in a tackle and went straight down the tunnel.

Rovers were caught offside a couple of times before going close in the 13th minute when Dobson's long kick was pushed dead by Ricky Sheriffe.

Danny Orr's drop out went straight into touch but Rovers decided to run the penalty without any reward.

Shaun Briscoe knocked on as he tried to intercept an inside pass from Orr but the knock-on was enough to save an almost certain try.

However Harlequins took the lead in the 17th minute when Henry Paul and Orr combined superbly to send in Michael Worrincy. Paul's conversion attempt went narrowly wide.

Dobson's try levelled the scores when he forced his way past a couple of defenders before reaching over the line for an unconverted try.

Just before the break Jake Webster earned himself 10 minutes in the sin bin for rushing into a midfield squabble.

His loss proved costly as Harlequins took the ball up field from the penalty and Hill sent in Grayshon for an unconverted try to see Quins 8-4 up at the break.

Rovers started the second half in determined fashion and a drive downfield ended with Paul Cooke popping the ball up out of the tackle for Chris Chester to score. Cooke's conversion took Rovers 10-8 ahead.

Gareth Haggerty was placed on report for a high tackle on Briscoe and Randall sin-binned in the 53rd minute for holding down.

Stanley Gene hammered his way over on 58 minutes and Cooke's conversion put Rovers 16-8 ahead,

And Dobson wrapped things up with his second try in the 79th minute converted by Cooke, following an initial break by Gene.

Report Source: www.superleague.co.uk


Dobson signs with Hull KR until end of 2010
Wed May 7, 2008
by Matthew O'Neill
Source: http://www.hullkr.co.uk

Former Canberra Raiders scrum half Michael Dobson has today signed a deal with Hull Kingston Rovers and is set to join the Red and Whites later this month.

Dobson's two and a half year deal will see him as a KR man until the end of 2010. Arriving at Craven Park from the NRL side, the talented youngster is overjoyed at returning to the UK and having the chance to play in the Super League Competition once again.

After a brief spell within the Super League at the beginning of 2006 playing outstanding rugby league for the French side Les Catalans Dragons, the 21year old half back was soon snapped up by the Wigan Warriors later on in the same season. Known as a keen player that oozes professionalism and talent Hull KR are delighted that Dobson decided to commit to the club.

Dobson went on to develop into a handy scrum half during his time at Wigan, becoming known for his great organisational skills on the field. In 2006 he was statistically the best goal kicker in the world with a success rate of 84%. The speedy half back has been drafted into Morgan's squad this season and comes highly recommended from his former clubs.

"Michael has carved himself a reputation as being a consistent player" commented Hull Kingston Rovers Head Coach Justin Morgan; "The club is happy to be able to attract a player with such ability, I'm looking forward to the impact that he will have here. He was a very influential player during his time at Wigan, and we will be looking at him emulating that here at Rovers" he added.

Michael Dobson said: "I am really excited about returning to the Super League. I'm looking forward to joining Hull KR and playing first grade footy on a regular basis. It's great to be joining a side with such talent and ability; it's a new adventure for me that I can't wait to begin."

News Source: http://www.hullkr.co.uk

Fri June 8, 2007
• Raiders re-sign Dobson
  
Tue March 13, 2007
• Dobson named Raiders halfback for opening round
  

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