The Magpies were within a few points midway through the third quarter but were outgunned by a Carlton side led by Eddie Betts (four goals) and surprise packet Nick Duigan (three goals).
Collingwoodfc.com.au has told the story of the night courtesy of the best photos published by AFL Media.
Collingwood 1.5 4.9 6.12 8.14 (62)
Carlton 3.1 7.4 8.11 12.13 (85)
Goals - Cloke 2, Paine 2, Goldsack, Sidebottom, Thomas, Wellingham
Best - Swan, Sidebottom, Thomas, Fasolo, Wellingham, Blair
Alex Fasolo gets a handball away despite close attention from Ed Curnow.
Dayne Beams had Andrew Carrazzo for company all night but still managed 24 possessions.
Eddie Betts had the jump on the Magpies from the get-go.
The benefit of the doubt has to go to the man in front.
Marley Williams suffered the first loss of his senior career and learned about the painful side of senior footy as he slid over the boundary line.
He battled on gamely in defence and ended the night with eight disposals.
When Jackson Paine kicked his second goal halfway through the third quarter, it looked as if the Magpies might have wrenched back the momentum.
Dane Swan tried going subterranean to get this handball away.
Jarryd Blair was one of Collingwood's best, winning 23 touches and four tackles.
Dale Thomas tried to spark the Magpies during the third quarter.
But was forced from the field with a foot injury when his kick was smothered in defence.
Dennis Armfield and Ben Reid embody the commitment required to be competitive at AFL level.
Sharrod Wellingham's third quarter collision with Kade Simpson became a talking point.
Thomas returned to the field and didn't stop running his heart out...
...but ultimately it was Eddie Betts' Blues who had the last laugh.
Time for seven days of think music before we take on Geelong at the MCG on Saturday night when the Magpie story continues...
