[5] In 2006, the Canberra Raiders loaned Dobson to French club Catalans Dragons of Super League as a replacement for injured halfback Stacey Jones.

After impressing at the Catalans Dragons, Dobson attracted the attention of several other Super League clubs, subsequently being signed by the Wigan Warriors in May 2006.

[6] When Dobson signed for the Wigan Warriors, they were at the bottom of the Super League table, 6-points behind the nearest team and heading towards relegation.

In 2006, Dobson was statistically the best goal-kicker in the world with a success rate of 84%, equal to or better than St. Helens' Jamie Lyon, 81% and National Rugby League players Hazem El Masri, 84% and Andrew Johns, 80%.

His individual performances saw him become the second winner of the Albert Goldthorpe Medal which is presented by Rugby Leaguer & League Express.

[16] On 27 June 2013, Dobson signed a one-year contract with the Newcastle Knights starting in 2013 to return to the National Rugby League in Australia.

[20] After returning to Australia to play for the Wynnum Manly Seagulls,[21] Dobson spent some time coaching in the junior ranks with the club, before taking up an opportunity at the Newcastle Knights.