"We got into a bit of fighting, we need to show a little bit more composure when it comes.
"We had a little bit of luck tonight, which we had been missing."
Newcastle held 35% possession and were out-shot 23-11 by their opponents in Wollongong, but there still plenty of positive aspects for Deans and his charges to take.
The Jets executed two excellent counter attacks for Yuel and O'Donovan's goals and will feel they should have sealed the match with a third but could not take advantage of other chances that they forged in transition.
According to defender Nigel Boogaard, the result is all that matters.