The Kangaroos, who were missing most of their first-choice defenders, lost to Geelong by 18 points in their opening pool match then went down to the Western Bulldogs by 31.
"In this sort of format you're just trying different things," Scott said. "I won't lie, you'd love to come away dominating both games and coming away with big wins, but you've got to keep things in perspective.
"Clearly, we've still got a lot of work to do. But we were under no illusions that was the case. We've still got a hell of a way to go to be competitive against sides like the Bulldogs and Geelong."
Scott was happy with the performances of some inexperienced players, including former North Ballarat VFL player Cameron Richardson, who picked up 25 possessions in the two games.
"He's a very good runner and a very good athlete and we've had a close eye on him for a long time now," Scott said. "He's a mature-age player and we think he's ready to play AFL footy.
"[Cameron] is a really humble, hard working kid. He played well today and I'm sure he'll get more opportunities down the track.
"We had a really young defensive half and he was part of that. He, along with Robbie Tarrant and Luke Delaney, acquitted himself quite well under pressure, because clearly we were beaten pretty badly around the ball in both games."
Sudanese-born ruckman Majak Daw was another North Melbourne player to show some promise.
"He's got the athletic attributes, that's for sure," Scott said. "He's a touch short for a ruckman but his leap more than makes up for that.
"We really encouraged him to try and mark everything in his area. He came on in that first game against Geelong, took a couple of marks, and looked quite good.
"With his game sense, and his understanding of where to run, he's got a long way to go. But I'm just rapt he got a taste of it and now he's got something to aim for."
Scott chuckled when asked if he had been 'out coached' by twin brother Brad in the opening game between the Kangaroos and Geelong.
"Clearly," he joked. "Not very hard this coaching, is it? He comes in for one game and makes me look silly.
"[Geelong] looked very well-structured and very well-drilled. But they've got a pretty experienced playing group and a pretty experienced coaching group too. They looked pretty formidable."
Scott was reluctant to comment on the high bump that Drew Petrie laid on Geelong's Darren Milburn, which is likely to be looked at by the match review panel.
"I didn't notice it at all," Scott said with a wry smile.
