 On 28 April 2018, Dobbie scored his fourth hat-trick of the campaign in the final league match of the 2017–18 season in a 5–1 away win over Brechin City at Glebe Park.Dobbie scored 27 goals (18 league and 9 cup) in his second season back in Dumfries.Dobbie was appointed "Queens" new club captain after John Rankin departed to join Clyde during the 2018 close season.