Carlton have been on the hot seat in recent weeks and on Sunday things only got worse against Collingwood.
Fans flocked to the MCG hoping to see the rivalry produce another blockbuster between the long-time foes.
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That lasted all of 15 minutes before the Magpies spread their wings and left the Blues in their wake as they relentlessly attacked the goals.
The Pies kicked five unanswered goals as the contest went from level pegging to looking like it was all over halfway through the second quarter.
Carlton’s Charlie Curnow snapped the goal streak before the Pies responded with three more goals as the lead grew to 44-points.
“Hanging on by a thread,” James Brayshaw said with a tick under eight minutes remaining in the second quarter.
As the onslaught unfolded Carlton coach Michael Voss made his way from the coaches box down to the bench and was seen in a heated exchange with Blues skipper Patrick Cripps.
Carlton showed signs of life in the latter stages of the second quarter but still entered the main break down by 35 points.
Collingwood forward Ash Johnson put his stamp on the contest in the second quarter when he soared high into the Sunday afternoon sky to take a mark of the year contender.
A kick toward goal from Beau McCreery fell short and Johnson took advantage as he jumped onto the shoulders of Blues ruckman Marc Pittonet.
“Johnson, superb grab from Ash Johnson. He’ll remember that one,” Brian Taylor said.
Carlton looked like they were stuck in second gear throughout the majority of the opening half as the Pies picked them apart.
Turnovers have plagued the Blues as they struggle to deal with the constant pressure being applied every time they collect the footy.
Pies skipper Darcy Moore was at his intercepting best as he hauled in seven marks in the first half, comfortably standing in the way every time the Blues attempted to go inside 50.