The first one is surely the worst player in the world. No one is that slow and most of the kids can beat the game in their first try.
The second player could not have beaten the game because the traded Pokémon wouldn't obey him until the very last gym.

Freaking Genwunners

Besides, who trades a lvl 100 Haxorus for a starter when you can trade a starter for much less? Even then, implying it takes a long time to beat the Elite Four.