What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rotten goalie essentially rubbish (5)" mean?

The definition is "rubbish". The wordplay uses charade, parts. OFF (synonym of "Rotten") + AL (middle of "goalie") [middle: "essentially"]; definition: "rubbish" The answer is OFFAL.

Rotten goalie essentially rubbish (5)

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