Off the field Melbourne's sporting precinct was buzzing. There was basketball and rugby union to compete with, however with football fans starved of action since August, Collingwood's intra-club game at the Holden Centre was arguably the hottest ticket in town.
On the field the play was just as exciting. Youngsters by the names of Darcy Moore, Jordan De Goey and Corey Gault stood up, while the ever-reliable figures of Dane Swan, Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom impressed.
Recap all the action from the 90 minute showdown with the ten best images from AFL Photos.
The Glasshouse at the Holden Centre sitting perfectly in the Melbourne skyline.
Taylor Adams represents Team Black.
Travis Varcoe shows poise.
Travis Cloke breaks away from Jonathon Marsh.
Marsh kicks truly.
Darcy Moore gets a ride from Alan Toovey.
A desperate Adam Oxley clings on to Steele Sidebottom.
Tom Langdon fires a handball while being tackled by Brodie Grundy.
No arguments that James Aish looks good in Black and White.
Dane Swan and Scott Pendlebury... Almost too much talent to contain to one photo.
Gallery: Hot shots from the intra-club
Recap a night of Black and White action with all the best photos from Thursday night's intra-club match at the Holden Centre.