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.

I think Dobson will prove to be a vital cog in the machine. The team has been crying out for a really good organiser all year and I think Dobson fits the bill perfectly. I see him as a respected figurehead both on and off the field, and a steadying influence like Dunemann was for us back in 2006.

I appreciate it could limit appearances or mean playing our quality youngsters Sneyd and Fages in other positions, but it certainly helps having strength in depth, competition for places and versatility in the squad.

One thing is for sure, with Dobson and Sneyd in our squad next year our kicking game should improve dramatically.

It is balanced recruitment.4 potential half backs;2 who are left footed kickers,Sneyd and Dobson and 2 right- footed,Theo and Chase.

The development of Theo and Sneyd by Sean Long has been fragmented but former half back Daryl Powell kindly stepped into the breach to assist Marc Sneyd.



Must praise Iestyn Harris for helping Rangi take responsibility for his kicking game.

Should Adrian Morley make a decision at the end of this campaign will Dobson take over captaincy and relieve Rangi of any outside pressure?

Are 4 too many? Not when you consider Rangi being injured in the first half of the opening game this year.

How many half back pairings have the top sides had to have so far in this campaign?

The coaching staff now in place,alongside 2 players with NRL and Super League experience can only assist the 2 younger players.

Dobson gave us five years great service so I would hardly call him a mercenary although in that time I can never once recall him playing hooker as somebody on here seems to think you have made a great signing and if I had a choice between him and chase it would be Dobson everytime he's that good

Spot on this.

You just have to look at Wigan (full disclosure, I'm a Warriors fan) to see that 4 HBs are needed. So far this season we've given significant game time to:

Blake Green,
Matty Smith,
Sam Powell,
George Williams,
Ryan Hampshire

All listed as HBs. Powell and Williams have also played Hooker spelling McIllorum. Hampshire has played FB and HB, spelling Bowen.

My only worry for Salford would be how much money you have invested in the position - I don't know how cheap Syned (sp?) and Theo are. Dobson and Chase will be on a fair whack.

True , anyone at the meetings with Marwan & Ed Farish last May - June , it was quite clear their initial clear targets were Dobson & Chase , Tim Smith I guess they decided was the next best alternative once Dobson had expressed his wish to try his luck back in the NRL & Wakefields predicament made smith available .
I agree with previous comments on here , that Dobson is more in the Andrew Dunneman style and brings a more defined kicking and short pass game , Also Dobson has performed well at 3 SL sides -Wigan, Catalan & Hull KR + Canberra , whilst by Smith's own admission he was settled & playing his best football for Wakefield last season but has blown hot & cold at his previous clubs.

You're all delusional.

Your great Doctor is signing nothing but backs.
How many forwards do you have? How many will be retiring soon?

Three backs, one forward.

Are there no more signings?

I think you need to have a bit of a rethink.

Aaaahh...Another fountain of knowledge. Why do we attract so many sub-humans from opposition Clubs?

For some reason, this is very much a Warrington thing: the urge to find something - [ianything[/i - to criticise us for is stronger than their ability to think through what they're saying or to check the facts behind it. We've obviously offended them somehow.

Ah well. I expect this one will go the way of all other bellend infestations: he'll realise that by spraying his ignorance everywhere he's made a bit of a dick of himself, and he'll retreat to the safety of his own forum, never to reappear.

Another =#000000wanker bites the dust.

Dobson left the NSW cup game yesterday in an ambulance. He played till the last few minutes and he looked OK, but left the ground in an ambulance.
No word from the club of any injury.

Dobson has suspected broken ribs.

Lmao you seem a bit sour pal.


You've signed about 4 half backs and still want more.

I'd suggest everyone sticks this one on foe. He's shown inability to post anything sensible and of worth.

Can I suggest a name change before I block your posts forever, to 'Vapid_Wire'.

As I suspect he's getting his over the internet, I think [url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/ritalin-makers-report-shortages-of-popular-treatment-for-adhd/article17185407/this[/url might be a major contributing factor in his challenging behaviour.

Oof. When will we know for sure?

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What are they doing?

Heh. Briefly dragging it back to the infantile, I've just noticed that one of the mods on TotalRL has the following as his signature, and, given that clown from Warrington's continuing desire to embarrass himself and his club, this seemed an appropriate place to share it:

[iArguing with the forum trolls is like playing chess with a pigeon. No matter how good you are, the bird will **** on the board and strut around like it won anyway [/i

Introducing Mr Nail to Mr Head there.