The four points may still be up for grabs but Carlton has had an early win over Richmond, revealing they will pocket the entire gate receipts from the season-opening blockbuster at the MCG.

Blues chief executive Steven Trigg confirmed on Thursday night the gate-sharing agreement between the clubs was over.

The agreement between the clubs since 2008 was that the gate receipts for round one – sometimes as much as $700,000 – would be shared. Credit:Pat Scala

"Carlton people would want the best outcome for Carlton and I think it is the right outcome for Carlton," Trigg said.

"By that I mean, I am aware of co-promoting and supporting and gate sharing. While that is not part of the landscape where I have been previously, I am very supportive of that and continue to be in the principle of that.