The photos tell the story of a night that saw the Pies hold a three goal lead at the main break before a withering burst from Dale Thomas and Alex Fasolo at the start of the third quarter kicked the side to its first win under Nathan Buckley.
Collingwood paid tribute to Mick Malthouse - its coach from 2000-2011. He is pictured pre-game with President Eddie McGuire.
Ben Sinclair pursues the loose ball.
The Magpies' intent was on display all night long. Chris Dawes, Ben Sinclair and Heath Shaw get in on the tackling action.
Alex Fasolo pulls a face as he dishes off this handball before Brett Deledio can close in.
"TV Ringside!" as Peter Landy might have once said. It wasn't quite at that level, but the half time toe-to-toe got the fans to their feet.
Jarryd Blair defied his height to take this screamer; Scott Pendlebury was able to match him later on. Poor Trent Cotchin was the stepladder on both ocassions.
Luke Ball was all focus in his 50th game for Collingwood.
Chris Dawes marks on the chest; Dayne Beams is met solidly by Brett Deledio.
Dale Thomas was going fine...until he got tangled with Alex Rance in the goal square.
Rodney Eade and Nathan Buckley search for the match winning move on the whiteboard.
Mick Malthouse waves to the 57,286 fans who applauded him for his service to football.
Darren Jolly kicked the sealer during the fourth quarter, and it certainly brought a smile to Steele Sidebottom's face.
Paul Seedsman and Jackson Paine were showered in Powerade - as is the AFL's new tradition - after the 21-point victory. It was their first in the AFL.
