In the end it was Collingwood that prevailed, defeating Carlton 17.15 (117) to 15.10 (100).
The AFL Media photographers captured all the great moments and collingwoodfc.com.au has published the best of them in the gallery below.
The Magpies break through the banner in front of more than 84,000 fans.
Retiring champion Chris Tarrant was treated to a lap of honour before the game.
Carlton's Tom Bell is run down by the tenacious Ben Sinclair. Bell is friends with several Collingwood players as a result of his close friendship with fellow Queenslander Josh Thomas, who debuted for the Magpies against North Melbourne in round one.
Sam Dwyer was outstanding in only his second game of senior football. The 26-year-old Port Melbourne recruit didn't flinch when the pressure was on and finished the day as one of Collingwood's most prolific players with 23 possessions, two tackles and a goal.
Steele Sidebottom celebrates a crucial last quarter goal.
Ben Sinclair and Scott Pendlebury were overjoyed when their team kicked away late in the final quarter.
Sinclair and Jarryd Blair were excellent at ground level all day, working hard to trap the ball inside their attacking 50.
Billy the Kid can play! Jamie Elliott announced himself to the football world with five goals and 10 marks.
Side By Side from siren to siren.
Scott Pendlebury put the result beyond doubt with a goal from 50m out with only seconds remaining.
Sidebottom and Elliott share a moment at the end of the game.
New recruit Dwyer has quickly become a favourite of players and supporters alike.
Former Carlton backman Jordan Russell caught up with his old teammates, such as Lachlan Henderson, after the game.
Is there a more passionate person in football than President Eddie?
Eddie and fellow board member Alisha Camplin give the win the seal of approval.
Scott Pendlebury soaks up the applause as he leaves the ground for the 150th time.
Eddie and Heath Shaw have a laugh in the rooms after the win.
Nathan Buckley sings Good Old Collingwood Forever after his first win over Carlton as senior coach.
Ben Johnson, Travis Cloke, Scott Pendlebury, Nick Maxwell and Marty Clarke sing Good Old Collingwood Forever underneath the MCC Members Stand.
Captain Nick Maxwell proudly displays the Peter Mac Cup. The day was another huge success in raising awareness and vital funds for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
