North Melbourne’s win against Collingwood was arguably its best of the season so far, and one that provided plenty of excitement for Roos’ fans.

It was a dominant display from start to finish, with North recovering from some missed chances early to take advantage on the scoreboard in the second half.

The final result, a 44-point victory.

The media was quick to pile praise on the Roos’ performance, which was built on pressure.

Riley Beveridge – AFL.com.au

The 11.15 (81) to 5.7 (37) scoreline at Marvel Stadium perhaps didn't do justice to North Melbourne's dominance over the contest. It remarkably kept Collingwood to its lowest score in more than 24 years, while missing a host of opportunities itself in attack.

Michael Gleeson – The Age

North Melbourne was excellent and played like the finals team. They played finals football and they did it in a brutal way.

Damian Barrett – AFL.com.au

Controlled aggression and endeavour from North Melbourne … the pressure North Melbourne put Collingwood under was extreme.

Michael Gleeson – The Age

North hunted and harassed and made themselves hard to play against. Collingwood were the opposite, they were easy to play against. North found themselves a harder opponent for they kicked two goals seven for the first term.

Matthew Lloyd - AFL.com.au

Geelong said that they are the best side they’ve played this year. Their pressure is just extreme.

I loved that game, even when they lost to the Giants. It was just a brutal game of football.

Another outstanding display from Ben Cunnington not going unnoticed.

Herald Sun

Cunnington’s 37-disposal demolition of the Collingwood midfield — so often said to be the AFL’s best — took his possession tally beyond the 400-mark in 2019.

He is on track to push beyond his career-best 563 disposals from last year, and is averaging 28.8 touches per game this year.

Incredibly, he’s never been an All-Australian, but must be on track for inclusion in this year’s side following his outstanding form.

Michael Gleeson – The Age

If there was anyone emblematic of the gulf in the two sides on Saturday it was Ben Cunnington. If they could give all Brownlow votes to one player for Saturday night then Cunnington deserved six.

Cunnington could not be tackled and his handballs put his teammates into space.

Liam Twomey and Glenn McFarlane – Herald Sun

At what point does the “Ben Cunnington for All-Australian” campaign officially launch?

After almost certainly adding another three Brownlow votes to his name, the star Kangaroo might finally be about to get the official recognition he deserves.

The Magpies simply had no answers for Cunnington and at times it looked like there were two No. 10s at Marvel Stadium.

His final tally of 37 possessions is his highest for the season, in which he is posting career high numbers for disposals and clearances.

Cunnington signed a new three year deal with the Roos last week and there is no doubt that at 27, his best footy is yet to come.

An underrated defender getting plenty of attention from a Brisbane champion.

Jonathan Brown - Fox Footy

As did 'The Bull', Cam Zurhaar.

Jonathan Brown - Fox Footy

While interim coach Rhyce Shaw continues to impress, with three wins from four games.

Riley Beveridge – AFL.com.au

In many ways, North Melbourne's upset 44-point victory over flag fancies Collingwood was reflective of what Shaw presents to the media – and his players – each week.

The Roos were no-fuss, yet not afraid to show off their personality. Remind you of anyone?