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From AFL giants to mediocre struggles, Essendon and Carltons decline is a tale of salary cap cheating, injuries, off-field drama, and draft failures. Despite their rich history, both clubs have been in purgatory for over two decades, with Essendons 26-year drought and Carltons 31-year wait for a premiership. The Bombers salary cap mismanagement and Carltons cheating scandal in 2002 set the tone for their downfall. Injuries to key players like Matthew Lloyd and Joe Daniher, along with coaching blunders and scandals, have only exacerbated their struggles. Draft whiffs and failed coaching appointments have further hindered their progress. Despite fan loyalty, both clubs remain stuck in mediocrity, desperately seeking the spark to reclaim their former glory.

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