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On 24 September 2017, Dobson joined title defenders [[Melbourne City FC (W-League)|Melbourne City]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/melbourne-city-fc-signs-talented-trio-ahead-of-w-league-title-defence/110bio7bgqbqr1b0wo253gy5ih|title=Melbourne City FC signs talented trio ahead of W-League title defence|publisher=[[Melbourne City FC|Melbourne City]]|date=24 September 2017}}</ref> |
On 24 September 2017, Dobson joined title defenders [[Melbourne City FC (W-League)|Melbourne City]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/melbourne-city-fc-signs-talented-trio-ahead-of-w-league-title-defence/110bio7bgqbqr1b0wo253gy5ih|title=Melbourne City FC signs talented trio ahead of W-League title defence|publisher=[[Melbourne City FC|Melbourne City]]|date=24 September 2017}}</ref> |
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Dobson announced her retirement from football in March 2021 |
Dobson announced her retirement from football in March 2021 in order to support her partner, Matt Stonham, who has brain cancer. On 25 March 2021 she played her last professional match for Melbourne City in which she also scored a goal in a 2–1 win over [[Perth Glory FC (W-League)|Perth Glory]].<ref name="auto1">{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/56523606 |title=Melbourne City's Rhali Dobson gets engaged on the pitch after retiring to support ill partner |website=BBC Sport |date=25 March 2021 }}</ref> Dobson returned to football in May with amateur men's side Bolwarra Lorn, coached by Stonham, in the Australian [[Zone League Two]]. This included two games in Bolwara's [[2021 FFA Cup preliminary rounds|FFA Cup]] campaign, culminating in a 13-0 defeat by semi-professional men's side [[Lambton Jaffas FC|Lambton Jaffas]] in the preliminary fourth round.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/7237416/w-league-star-rhali-dobson-keen-for-ffa-cup-shot-at-npl-big-boys/}}</ref> |
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==International career== |
==International career== |
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Revision as of 22:38, 6 May 2021
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| Full name | Rhali Dobson | ||
| Date of birth | 21 April 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Wauchope, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Wauchope SC | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2009 | Newcastle Jets | 6 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Newcastle Jets | 9 | (2) |
| 2012–2013 | Merewether United | ||
| 2013 | Adamstown Rosebud | ||
| 2013–2017 | Newcastle Jets | 26 | (9) |
| 2014 | → Adamstown Rosebud (loan) | ||
| 2016 | → Adamstown Rosebud (loan) | ||
| 2017 | → Merewether United (loan) | ||
| 2017–2021 | Melbourne City | 44 | (3) |
| 2021 - | Bolwarra Lorn | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2007 | Australia U17 | 3 | (0) |
| 2014 | Australia | 1 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 January 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 5 March 2017 | |||
Rhali Dobson (born 21 April 1992) is an Australian former soccer player who last played for Melbourne City of the W-League. Dobson played one match for the Australia women's national soccer team.
Early life
Dobson began playing soccer at the age of five in her hometown of Wauchope, New South Wales, playing for the Wauchope Soccer Club.[1][2]
Club career
Dobson was a member of the Newcastle Jets inaugural W-League squad.[3]
During the 2012 Northern NSW Football Women's Premier League season, Dobson switched between Merewether United and Adamstown Rosebud in circumstances that the Newcastle Herald described as "a far from amicable split".[4][5]
In 2017, Dobson returned to Merewether United for the 2017 Northern NSW Football Women's Premier League season.[6]
On 24 September 2017, Dobson joined title defenders Melbourne City.[7]
Dobson announced her retirement from football in March 2021 in order to support her partner, Matt Stonham, who has brain cancer. On 25 March 2021 she played her last professional match for Melbourne City in which she also scored a goal in a 2–1 win over Perth Glory.[8] Dobson returned to football in May with amateur men's side Bolwarra Lorn, coached by Stonham, in the Australian Zone League Two. This included two games in Bolwara's FFA Cup campaign, culminating in a 13-0 defeat by semi-professional men's side Lambton Jaffas in the preliminary fourth round.[9]
International career
Dobson played three matches for Australia under-17 in 2007, including at the 2007 Australian Youth Olympic Festival and 2007 AFC U-16 Women's Championship.[10]
Dobson made her international debut for Australia in April 2014 against Brazil in Brisbane.[11][12]
Personal life
Dobson works full-time as an occupational therapist.[13] Former Australia player Tracie McGovern is a cousin of Dobson.[14]
Dobson got engaged to her partner, Matt, at her last match for Melbourne City in March 2021.[8]
References
- ^ Antunovich, Anita (9 December 2016). "On the Bench with Rhali Dobson". Northern NSW Football. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- ^ "Wauchope's Rhali Dobson says a shift into right half with the Newcastle Jets has improved her reading of games in the W-League". Hastings Gazette. Fairfax Regional Media. 1 December 2011 – via EBSCOhost.
- ^ Kerry, Craig (21 February 2014). "Dobson step closer to Matildas call-up". The Newcastle Herald. Fairfax Regional Media. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- ^ Kerry, Craig (1 June 2013). "Merewether looking to move on". The Newcastle Herald. Fairfax Regional Media – via EBSCOhost.
- ^ Kerry, Craig (8 June 2013). "Merewether ready for old mate". The Newcastle Herald. Fairfax Regional Media – via EBSCOhost.
- ^ Valentine, Renee (27 February 2017). "Jets add boost as WPL prepares to launch". The Star. Fairfax Regional Media. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- ^ "Melbourne City FC signs talented trio ahead of W-League title defence". Melbourne City. 24 September 2017.
- ^ a b "Melbourne City's Rhali Dobson gets engaged on the pitch after retiring to support ill partner". BBC Sport. 25 March 2021.
- ^ https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/7237416/w-league-star-rhali-dobson-keen-for-ffa-cup-shot-at-npl-big-boys/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Esamie, Thomas. "Under 17 Internationals for 2007". OzFootball.net. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ Kerry, Craig (11 April 2014). "Rhali Dobson still buzzing after Matildas' debut win". The Newcastle Herald. Fairfax Regional Media. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- ^ Esamie, Thomas. "Matildas Internationals for 2015". OzFootball. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- ^ Davutovic, David; Windley, Matt (24 September 2016). "Female footballers will be forced to quit sport if pay does not improve in W-League, survey reveals". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- ^ "W-League Player of the Week: Rhali Dobson". W-League.com.au. Football Federation Australia. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
External links
- Melbourne City player profile
- Rhali Dobson at Soccerway
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