Assessment of each player's performance:
Colin Stewart: Stewart emphasised one of his main strengths, in this game, that being safe handling of crosses. Was left exposed by his defence for the first goal, though possibly should have done better with the second, a near post header from Tully. Fumbled a couple of late efforts from Elgin, though kept them out eventually, and won't be happy at conceding a couple of goals.
7.
Richard Sinclair: Not as effective in an attacking sense as he had been at Cliftonhill or Cappielow, but nonetheless had a solid game. Seems to be making a niche for himself at right wing-back. Was replaced by John Gallagher with 12 minutes left. 7.
Danny Ferry: Playing in an unaccustomed left-back role, Danny was a little out-of-sorts. With Elgin in the ascendancy during the second-half, he, like others, found it hard to break out. Whether Martin, or any subsequent coach, sticks with him in this position is debatable. Nonetheless, an indispensable member of the team on his day. 6.
Steven Moffat: As ever, showed his desire to attack whenever possible, and indulged in a lovely piece of ball control on one forward run. Not blameless, though, in the general defensive confusion at corner-kicks. 7.
Damiano Agostini: Always a hard opponent, Damiano got in some telling tackles and was one of the reasons Elgin failed to create much in open play. 7.
Steven Fallon: Another fine performance from the former Dundee United man. Fallon performed his sweeping-up duties excellently, showing great pace on one occasion to outstrip an attacker and force the ball out-of-play. Dependable. 8.
Willie Martin: Set up the first two goals, and showed that his best position is in the wide areas. Willie must be enjoying his run in the team at present, possibly his best since making his debut at Firhill 21 months ago. 7.
Johnny Whelan: Drove forward when possible, and tackled effectively enough. Not as impressive as recently though. 7.
John Gemmell: Man-of-the-match simply for his unexpected goal spree. All Queen's fans and staff will be delighted for John, who didn't look as if he could ever score at Cliftonhill last week, but was on top form in front of goal in this game. Ironically, not as otherwise heavily involved as he often is, especially in aerial challenges, but goals are all that really matter. 9.
Ross Clark: Definitely improved. Got forward into the area, challenged well, passed to good use. Ross looked like an important member of the team, instead of the almost peripheral role he had previously had. 7.
James Allan: Another player who was a little quieter than normal, Allan nonetheless showed flashes of his exciting dribbling skills, which are a treat to watch. One of the best wingers around. 7.
Substitutes:
John Gallagher: His positional sense is always a little questionable, but he was reliable enough in coping with Elgin wing-play during the latter stages. 6.
Allan Dunning: Elgin were in command of the game late on, and as a consequence Allan had little opportunity to get possession and threaten. 5.
Chris Fisher: Ditto. It will take a little time for Chris to meld with the rest of the team again, but he has the potential to be a major player for Queen's in the coming months. 5.