One basic point - is this list the "40 Greatest Survivor Players" or the "40 Greatest Strategic Players"?

There is a difference. The thread title suggests one thing. But didn't the survey questions highlight strategy or gameplay as the creteria?

On one hand, Tom is one of the greatest player, but the structure of his season (no switch and his 5 always having the numbers) and his immunity streak make it harder to evaluate him as a stategic player.

On the other hand, some female players (Lill, Cassie) showed some strategy at the end, but were just incredibly lucky to be playing past the merge.