garbage picker
n.— «Because of his size and strength, players who can recover rebounds and put them in the back of the net are affectionately known as “garbage pickers.” So, were those garbage goals?» —“Draft prospect Wilson eyes a bright future” by Russ Cohen USA Hockey June 16, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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