Sports fans know the agony of defeat all too well. For every triumphant moment, there are countless hours of heartbreak, disappointment, and frustration. Here, we shine a light on the teams that have suffered the most, whose fans have endured decades of misery.
Adelaide United women’s team has been on a 34-game winless streak, earning them the unwanted record in the A-League Women. Meanwhile, Carlton fans have been waiting 25 years for their team to return to the Grand Final, with only five seasons of winning more games than they lost.
Essendon has gone over 7,000 days without a finals win, plagued by doping scandals, coaching changes, and a revolving door of players. The Giants, with teams in the AFLM, AFLW, and Netball, have collectively underperformed, with their AFLW team yet to make a final appearance.
Illawarra Hawks fans have been waiting 40 years for their team to win another NBL title, while Melbourne Stars have consistently fallen short in the BBL, despite having some of the biggest names in the game.
NSW Waratahs rugby fans have endured a perpetual cycle of underachievement, with only one Super Rugby title to their name. Parramatta Eels supporters have been waiting 35 years for their team to win another NRL premiership, with a string of heartbreaking losses and near-misses.
Perth Glory men’s team has failed to win an A-League championship, despite coming close on several occasions. The Perth Lynx have had a tumultuous history, with ownership changes, rebrands, and a lack of on-court success.
Queensland Firebirds netball team has struggled since their dominant era in the 2010s, with a string of poor performances and off-court drama. St Kilda Saints fans have been waiting 57 years for their team to win another AFL premiership, with a litany of heartbreaking losses and near-misses.
Western Force rugby fans were devastated when their team was axed from Super Rugby, only to be reinstated years later. And Wests Tigers fans have endured a perpetual cycle of disappointment, with only one NRL premiership to their name and a string of wooden spoons.
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