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Hawthorns Alastair Clarkson faces former right-hand man and Carlton mentor Brendon Bolton in an AFL coaching battle of wits on Saturday.But even before the Hawks landed in Launceston, Clarkson was already sick of the master and apprentice subplot.Were not really interested in all the excitement and romance ... hes got a job to do at Carlton. Ive got a job to do at Hawthorn, Clarkson said in Melbourne on Friday.Clarkson cares more about banking four premiership points and staying two games clear in top spot on the ladder.But the four-time premiership coach must also have grown tiresome of the subplot given so many proteges have become rivals.Bolton, Leon Cameron, Adam Simpson, Luke Beveridge and Damien Hardwick all learned their trade as Clarksons assistants.Its par for the course, whether its players or coaches (they switch clubs), Clarkson said.As good a mates as you might be, you dont usually converse too much in the week before the game or the week after.I havent spoken to `Dimma (Hardwick) since we played (last weekend).Well probably renew our friendship again next week. Thatll probably be the same with `Bolts the week after next.Bolton agreed.Well both be highly competitive on gameday then Im sure shake hands, he said.Im indebted to Clarko and the Hawthorn football club.Blues captain Marc Murphy, currently sidelined with an ankle injury, suggested on Thursday that Bolton had some inside information about the Hawks.Clarkson believes there are no secrets about Hawthorns approach.Theres 10 coaches at every team in the competition. They all do a very, very good job and they know what youre doing, Clarkson said.We dont expect `Bolts would know too much more than what Collingwood, West Coast or any other side would know about us.Its one thing to know what youre doing, its another thing to try and break it down.The Hawks, who have been hosting games at Aurora Stadium for 15 years, are shooting for a 19th straight win at their adopted home.Its been a win-win ... we play really well at that ground, Clarkson said.It was really important for our club, the financial stability of our club ... it has been really good for Tassie and really good for us.Clarkson, whose side is sitting pretty in their search for a fourth straight flag, highlighted Bryce Gibbs, Patrick Cripps and Matthew Kreuzer as Carltons dangermen.Their midfield is as challenging as any midfield in the competition, he said. Nike Air Max Billig Kaufen . The (11-11-4) Jets are seventh in the Central Division with 26 points. 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TWICKENHAM -- England will not be getting carried away despite going the year unbeaten and have a way to go before they can begin being compared with the World Cup-winning class of 2003, according to Eddie Jones.Jones has masterminded a 13-match winning run since taking the job last December but has challenged his side to improve in the wake of their 37-21 win over Australia.England were on the ropes in the first half and Jones said they were hanging in there but they answered Jones challenge to improve their work rate to take the second half 24-5 and their 13th Test on the bounce.But Jones will ensure England do not get carried away with the acclaim that comes with completing their first unbeaten year since 1992. Were progressing, Jones said.We cant get too ahead of ourselves. Were only the number two team in the world and we want to be number one. Weve got a long way to go before we achieve that.And were hell-bent on achieving that. Weve got the talent here. Its just whether we get the desire and cohesion right. Thats what were aiming to do.Jones says England are yet to develop players deemed world-class but did praise Ben Youngs performance against Australia and said he put his hand up for the British & Irish Lions scrum-half shirt.He was also impressed by Nathan Hughes performance at No.8 in what was his first start.ddddddddddddAnd despite the pre-match scrutiny of the scrum, Jones, who paused a while before answering, said Jaco Peypers interpretation of the front-row was okay.Jones has now challenged this group of England players to take their Test form back to domestic rugby and continue to state their claim for international recognition ahead of the Six Nations where they will be aiming to match their 2016 feat of winning the grand slam.Saturdays victory over Australia takes their winning run to 14, 13 coming under Jones, and matches the record set by Clive Woodwards 2003 crop. But Jones believes they have plenty to achieve before they can be compared to that group that won the World Cup.The 2003 side were a much better side than we are at the moment, Jones said. They had a very consistent scrum and line-out, we dont have that yet but we are getting there but they were a much better side than we are.We have got until the 2nd November 8pm Japan time 2019 to get ready and that is what we are aiming at -- we have got to be at our best that night. It is 1020 days. Every day counts If players dont challenge themselves they wont be here and that is the reality of it. ' ' '