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http://www.canberratimes.com.au/new...ld-quit-super-league-for-raiders/1815779.aspxDobson could quit Super League for Raiders
Former halfback Michael Dobson could be back in a Canberra Raiders jersey next season if he can gain an early release from Super League club Hull KR.
The Canberra Times can reveal Dobson's manager David Riolo has approached Raiders management about signing his client.
While the club's coaching staff and management are yet to formally discuss bringing the 23-year-old back, they are strongly considering him.
The Raiders still don't have a halfback for next season, with Josh McCrone, Marc Herbert and Michael Picker all off contract.
The club still isn't convinced any of those three are viable long-term options.
Dobson remained coy about the prospect of joining the Raiders when contacted by The Canberra Times last night, but admitted returning to Australia was enticing.
''I haven't heard anything from back home, but I'd definitely look at the option if it was to pop up,'' Dobson said.
''I'm contracted over here, so obviously it all depends on the club here as well.
''I would love to come home at some stage. It's just a matter of the timing really.
''It really depends on the situation here and whether I get an opportunity from a club back home.''
Riolo is currently in France on business and will visit Dobson in England next week.
''I'll speak to him when he's here and I suppose if a club is interested in me I'm sure he'll let me know,'' Dobson said.
Dobson remains in contact with several former Raiders teammates.
He has told them he is eager to return to Australia and prove he can make it in the NRL.
While he has enjoyed playing for the Robins, he is also sick of living in Hull, where he has been based since he was released by the Raiders in May 2008. Dobson played 20 games for the Raiders between 2007 and 2008, but fell out of favour with former coach Neil Henry, whose preferred halves combination was Todd Carney and Terry Campese.
I'd take him back. He's in excellent form for hull and his defence has improved alot since he was with canberra. I can't see hull releasing him though.
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