Hoffman - not known for his lethal goalmouth action - chipped in with a goal for the second straight week in Newcastle's 2-1 loss to Melbourne Victory.

A-League fans were wondering what magic coach Ernie Merrick had weaved on the 28-year-old, but post-match Hoffman could only think of the ones he missed.

Victory had the better of the play with Kosta Barbarouses opening the scoring and Besart Berisha firing home the winner after the Jets equalised on the stroke of half-time.

"Just at the moment it's extremely disappointing not to come away with at least a point," Hoffman told Fox Sports.

"It's always good to try and score goals especially when you're playing further up the field, but for me I look at the two headers, one in the first half and one in the second half that definitely could have earned us a point at least. For me it's something to work on.

"In general there's a few minor adjustments we need to make...that's a game we can look back on and hopefully we can prepare better later in the season when we (play) them again."

The margin of the loss could have been greater had Jets goalkeeper Glen Moss not denied Mark Milligan from the penalty spot and Berisha not had a second goal ruled out for offside.

Hoffman adding: "It was pretty tough to be honest, there weren't many clear cut chances for us but for me that header - it's hopefully one I'll put away in the future."

Despite the loss the Jets remain in second place, seven points clear of the chasing pack, but five point adrift of league leaders Sydney FC who are still to play.