Collingwood defender Stacey Livingstone was one of her team's best players in a breakthrough AFLW win over Carlton, but she saved her most brutal contribution for after the final siren.

Key points: Stacey Livingstone kept Tayla Harris to one goal, and said the secret is to nullify her in the air

Stacey Livingstone kept Tayla Harris to one goal, and said the secret is to nullify her in the air Collingwood recorded its first win over Carlton in AFLW, winning by 15 points at Princes Park

Collingwood recorded its first win over Carlton in AFLW, winning by 15 points at Princes Park The Pies remain unbeaten after two rounds of the season, while Carlton slips to a 1-1 record

Livingstone had the job on the Blues' star key forward, Tayla Harris, and kept her to just one goal, kicked in the first quarter.

In an interview with Channel Seven post-match, Livingstone was forthright in her assessment of her high-profile opponent.

"This is year four [of the AFLW] so I would like to think that I know how to play on her already," Livingstone said.

"But you've just got to stop her in the air. That's her game. If you can do that, she's useless."

Harris's one-word response to the comments suggests this isn't the last we have seen of this rivalry.

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Carlton coach Daniel Harford also responded to Livingstone's comments, calling them "borderline garbage".

"God love her (Livingstone)," Harford, who used to be a senior assistant with the Magpies women's team, said.

"Anyone who's watched Tayla play would know that that's not the case.

"To suggest that there's only one element to Tayla's game is fodder."

The Pies broke through for their first AFLW victory over their old enemy, winning by 15 points at Princes Park.

Stacey Livingstone was one of the Magpies' best in the win over Carlton. ( AAP: Michael Dodge )

Sunday's 6.3 (39) to 3.6 (24) result ensured the Magpies, who lost their first three meetings with the Blues, continued their best start to a season with two wins from as many games.

Carlton's woes were compounded by co-captains Katie Loynes (knee) and Kerryn Harrington (thigh) limping from the field in the second and third quarters respectively. The pair played out the game, but appeared hampered, while teammate Grace Egan was concussion-tested in the final term.

Sarah D'Arcy impressed up forward for the Magpies with 13 touches, three marks and kicking 1.2. She also set up goals in an influential performance.

Collingwood forwards Jordan Membrey (two goals and 11 disposals), Aishling Sheridan (one goal and 14) and Jordyn Allen provided D'Arcy with sound support, and Livingstone had 15 disposals while also keeping Harris quiet.

Tayla Harris in action during Carlton's round one game against Richmond. ( AAP: Rob Prezioso )

The Blues' best performers were Egan, who had 18 touches and a game-high 10 tackles, Maddy Prespakis (17 disposals), Chloe Dalton (13) and Jess Hosking (11 and five tackles).

Carlton's effort could not be questioned as it finished with more tackles (66-44) and clearances (23-18), but its inaccuracy in front of goal and lack of polish cost them.

Collingwood was more efficient than the Blues and capitalised on its dominance of disposals (246-188) and contested possessions (116-101).

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