IN Round 4, 2008, Carlton entered the MCG facing a grim milestone - a potential 15th consecutive loss. Instead, the players rediscovered their self-belief, toppling inner city arch rival Collingwood on the game's grandest stage.

While Chris Judd and Marc Murphy, were dominant, the day belonged to Brendan Fevola. 'Big Fev' was unstoppable at full-forward, booting seven goals - including his 400th career major - in a scintillating display up front.

On top of the Fevola masterclass, a young Bryce Gibbs showed his true Blue worth, punctuating his 19 disposals and eight tackles with a spectacular goal that signaled his arrival as a big-game player.

Fast forward to Round 7, 2017, and the Carltonites again played the role of party poopers to perfection.

On a day that was to end with the Collingwood types celebrating the 125th anniversary of their existence, festivities were dismantled courtesy Carlton's disciplined, controlled game - and 'Gibba's' brilliant, long-range goal during the height of the contest ensured that the 125th black-and-white birthday cake was left entirely uneaten.