Goalkeepers

From ARFOPEDIA

Goalkeepers are arguably the most CULT of all footballers. Of course this does not mean all goalkeepers > all outfield players, but in general speak, this holds true.

[edit] Early years

Goalkeepers tend to stay hidden until after they emerge from the pupa, although some advanced larval goalkeepers have been found in the wild. These tend to be worshipped as great figures, until near the end of the season when almost all are found out to be average at best.

[edit] Adult stage

Typically, adult goalkeepers emerge from their cocoon aged between 27 and 32, ready to begin life protecting the goal-nest from contamination by the round, size five pollen grains from the mitre family of plants. These pollen, in sufficient qualities, can cause damage to the nest as well as widespread disruption to the colony, often leading to a state known to entomologists as relegation. The goalkeeper is a vitally important member of the colony, and will usually outlast the majority of other drones, collectively known as outfield players.

[edit] Old Age And Death

Goalkeepers who reach a certain age are often retained within the hive, reaching a stage called goalkeeping coach. In this stage the hair becomes grey or they may shed all of their hair. In this stage they seem to be responsible for looking after the hive's current goalkeeper.

Goalkeepers are unique in that they never die, they instead revert to a an inert stage, although still visible and respected within the colony. Entomologists have termed this stage still registered as a player just in case.