A frantic final minute in which Richmond nearly snatched a win out from under Carlton's feet will fast-track the development of a host of young Tigers, according to coach Adem Yze.

Down by 15 points late in the final term, after trailing for much of the game, Richmond hit back with two goals in two minutes to get within a kick.

"We gave ourselves a chance to win it, which with a young group and a close game scenario, going through that in front of a big crowd, that will fast-track the development for some of these lads, because you want opportunity to win it and we had ample opportunity, which is positive," Yze said post-match.

While it was "bloody good" to have Tom Lynch back, his return didn't bear out on the scoreboard for Richmond in its two-point loss to Carlton on Saturday evening.

Lynch had three shots on goal for the game for a return of just one behind, recalling memories of his Round 1 performance against the Blues where he kicked two goals from nine scoring shots.

"He had a shocker earlier in the year, and then he worked on it," Yze said of Lynch.

"When you get an opportunity, that's the main thing, he'll work on the execution and the polish now that he's back out there. So yeah, I've got no issue with that, and obviously just helping through that."

Yze did note that poor conversion was "the story of the night for a lot of guys" on both teams, but Lynch provides some structure to the young Tigers' front half.

"It gives us a focal point, his contest work and his leadership in our front end. He's had a long time out, so for him to come back in and impact as he did in the air and create the contest that we needed, that we've been really lacking in the past couple of games, is a credit to him," Yze said.

The Tigers lost hard nut Jack Ross in the second quarter to concussion – his second this year – in an act that Yze praised for its physicality in a moment that the side needed it.

Unfortunately for Ross, his head collided with Lachie Cowan's shoulder in the tackle attempt, moving him into the AFL's concussion protocols.

"It was such a courageous thing for him to do, it was pure leadership. I spoke to him about it after the game, he obviously can't remember a lot about it, but he just needed to make a statement for our team," Yze said.

"We needed something, and it happened right in front of the bench…but that's what great Richmond men do, and he's one of them, and he's a leader for a reason. So, he's looking okay, he's walking around, he's obviously talking and he'll go through the protocols, but yeah, we're going to miss him because he's a heart and soul player that you really want out there."