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Jackson finds positives
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Although Richmond did not walk off Telstra Dome with four premiership points, it scored a moral victory of sorts, according to coach Jackson_rules.
Disappointed with the Tigers' 954 to 1325 defeat, Jackson was conservative in his team's appraisal said that no loss was acceptable.
He was content, however, with the spirit and commitment of his young team which seven days earlier was left shell-shocked by an opening-round tough to the Western Vultures.
"I learned that they've got the competitive urge to step up when they are under emotional pressure and that's what it's been this week," Jackson said.
"You can do two things, you can curl your tail up and it can be all too hard or you could try and fight your way out of it.
"To a man, I don't question that part of their make-up. I thought they did that quite well.
"We came into the game wanting to win, and I know everyone around the periphery and Richmond supporters were saying we really need to show that we were competitive.
"We certainly thought the game was there to be won at three-quarter time and it was just disappointing we couldn't get the job done."
"We weren't able to nail our chances when the game was there," he said.
"If you can get your nose in front and get yourself 10 or 11 points in front, well all of a sudden it's game-on and we just couldn't quite get to that stage, but had opportunity too.
"In the end, it came down to the to other side having a bit of senior experience, guys who have been there and done that and get the job done ... and us being a little inexperienced when the game was on.
"And that's taking the next step, isn't it!
"I think we are still marching on our journey and improving.
"We know the standards and levels you need to get to be a top side in the competition."
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Although Richmond did not walk off Telstra Dome with four premiership points, it scored a moral victory of sorts, according to coach Jackson_rules.
Disappointed with the Tigers' 954 to 1325 defeat, Jackson was conservative in his team's appraisal said that no loss was acceptable.
He was content, however, with the spirit and commitment of his young team which seven days earlier was left shell-shocked by an opening-round tough to the Western Vultures.
"I learned that they've got the competitive urge to step up when they are under emotional pressure and that's what it's been this week," Jackson said.
"You can do two things, you can curl your tail up and it can be all too hard or you could try and fight your way out of it.
"To a man, I don't question that part of their make-up. I thought they did that quite well.
"We came into the game wanting to win, and I know everyone around the periphery and Richmond supporters were saying we really need to show that we were competitive.
"We certainly thought the game was there to be won at three-quarter time and it was just disappointing we couldn't get the job done."
"We weren't able to nail our chances when the game was there," he said.
"If you can get your nose in front and get yourself 10 or 11 points in front, well all of a sudden it's game-on and we just couldn't quite get to that stage, but had opportunity too.
"In the end, it came down to the to other side having a bit of senior experience, guys who have been there and done that and get the job done ... and us being a little inexperienced when the game was on.
"And that's taking the next step, isn't it!
"I think we are still marching on our journey and improving.
"We know the standards and levels you need to get to be a top side in the competition."