It's always hard to compare sports from different eras Wayne. One would think it would be hard to beat "The Dons" record but would he have been as good today?Everything has changed in many sports. I think the sports people today are more fitness conscious and probably a lot quicker then years gone by. Take tennis for instance, they are faster and hit the ball with more power. Rugby League is a lot quicker not that individual players were slower but the game has become faster. All sports have changed, maybe the sportspeople of the past could have adapted to today's conditions. With changes in equipment, changes in cricket pitches and sporting fields changes in physical training, changes in financial reward, all have contributed to the present sporting environment. That's why i'm cautious when saying the best ever. I prefer to say the best of his or her era and the best record up till today. I always think of Johnny Weismuller of Tarzan fame, who got into movies with his swimming. He probably would not make today's women's Olympic final. The Don, Pharlap, Dawn Fraser, Margaret Court, were all champions of their era and so they should be remembered. Just my point of view. Regards Greg.
