Tough utility player Pat McGinnity and athletic forward Tom Lamb both pushed their names to the front of the selection queue with eye-catching performances in East Perth’s stunning victory over West Perth yesterday.

McGinnity was best afield with a concerted four-quarter effort, while Lamb proved a match winner, taking a strong mark in the last minute and then kicking a clutch goal to send the Royals back to the lead.

East Perth had led for most of the day, but the Falcons surged in the last term and hit the front.

The Royals, largely due to the efforts of McGinnity and Lamb, responded and scored an important victory which keeps them in fourth place.

McGinnity had 30 possessions and seven tackles in another determined display, while Lamb kicked four goals for the second week in succession.

The Royals had good players all over the ground, with veteran Sam Butler, another youngster, Jackson Nelson and Paddy Brophy all working hard in defence.

Butler and Nelson will also be at the forefront of the selection discussion after playing with consistency and poise in recent weeks.

Aside from McGinnity, who racked up big numbers, the other West Coast players all did their job and contributed to the victory.

Corey Adamson (21 possessions), Brant Colledge (18 touches despite a close tag), Kane Lucas (17 disposals) and Dylan Main (16 possessions) have all had more influential games, but were consistent across the match in a solid all-round team effort.

While Lamb was the shining light up forward, Mal Karpany had 16 possessions and four marks, Murray Newman had 10 touches and five marks and Scott Lycett had 12 hit outs to go with 14 possessions and four marks.

They would each have liked to hit the scoreboard, but were effective nonetheless.

Developing utility player Rowen Powell is continuing to build a case for a return to senior selection, with 30 touches and nine marks in the reserves.