Just been announced by the doc on twitter.

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Nice to have it confirmed, even if it was a badly kept 'secret'. Interesting times. With four good HB's and thinking that Harris will be converting one to the Hooking role. Sneyd has been mentioned and Theo has looked sharp at dummy half when he's played there. Would be nice to get Tomkins signed-up too, as he offers plenty imo.

I must admit, that I like the prospect of Dobson organising for us. Let's just hope it doesn't all go 'Tim Smith'.

[iIf[/i he can operate alongside Rangi, this could just be the signing we need: an on-field leader with bags of attacking quality. But it is definitely an 'if'. Let's hope it works.

It probably also confirms Marc Sneyd's future as a hooker. Not keen on that. We saw yesterday how important the hooking role is, because our performance dropped off when Logan went off. I think I'd prefer to see a Tomkins/Owen hooking partnership.

I think Dobson has played Hooker a number of times in the past so this makes sense.

I have mixed feelings about this signing if i am honest.

Think as a name and quality it is a great signing, think he brings experience and a good kicking game.

BUT think not a good signing to pair with rangi. thought rangi works well with a a supporting half back. yesterday was a good example on how he and theo are tarting to gel. you have to let rangi call the shots and get the lime light whilst theo was doing a lot of the setting up the drives etc. Dobson likes to organise so i fear we might end up with the same problem as smith.

Also does this mean sneyd isn't coming back?

if not this is madness?

At least give him a shot next season with rangi, at is the least he deserves, every season he seems to be improving.

For me Jurry is out, BUT great signal of intent from the doctor.

Would make no sense what so ever!

I would also be shocked if Sneyd would come back to play hooker.

Well prepare to be shocked then.

Think we are forgetting that Harris was a great #6 with a bag of tricks too & he knows all too well what is required to strengthen our `spine`.

Mike E confirmed that Marc would be happy playing #9.

I like the approach for Dobson as he plays the type of RL the majority of us want to watch.

Couldnt imagine Noble trying to coach a side with 3 pivots and flair. Could you?

Sneyd is good in a good team if he goes back he'll be going back a step. This is fact he was no good before he's on the fringe of international recognition. If he was to come back you'd be doing him no favours

DO NOT FEED THE TROLL

The troll is hungry lol oh and chase got himself a ban. Don't blame him, who'd want to come home to his beloved Cas an get a battering lol

Another mercenary added to the collection.

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Another Bell-end added to the foe collection.

Childish

Strange how every player we sign is supposedly a mercenary.How dare these players with their short careers want to get as good a deal for themselves and their families as they can.

Dobson is a very good SL player, his style suits the game over here. His kicking game is good, both in play and goal kicking. He can lead the team around the pitch and puts people through gaps for fun, has a decent running game too. Ticks all the boxes for a good halfback, the big question as im sure youre all aware is if he can work well with Rangi. The good thing is they will have a full pre season to figure it out so fingers crossed for you guys

Nice of you to say.

A refreshing change from the gurners with a Sneyd fixation.

Last time I checked , SL players are all mercenaries... motivated to play by being paid ..

In my opinion Salford wanted to sign Dobson last season, to play this season but HKR would of wanted a big transfer fee, I think a deal was struck for him to exercise his get out clause to go back to Aussie and him sign for us 2015. No transfer fee

Strange how our two biggest signings are in positions where we have our best young players coming through, yet we are already talking about playing players out of position in other areas.

Can't beat a bit of balanced recruitment.

Whilst I'm highly delighted with this signature, I can't work out why this has almost slipped under the mat whilst only a few days ago the signing of W.H. was announced as if it was the second coming, am I missing something ? as I could have taken M.D. as a massive announcement.

After posting the above just thinking to myself that maybe he was meant to be announced but maybe the I's and T's wern't dotted and crossed in time for the show so they had to use the appointment of W.H. instead.