After missing the finals again in 2017, Eastern Suburbs have appointed their third coach in three years with colts mentor Pauli Taumoepeau set to take the reigns in 2018. The Beasties will return to Woollahra Oval after what can only be described as a disastrous season both on and off the field last year and want to play finals footy in 2018 after several seasons of rebuilding. Overview with Pauli Taumoepeau: "I’ve been happy with our preseason. Obviously with a new coach, we have had to fit a bit more into our preseason because it’s not the same as last year but I’ve been happy with the detail we’ve gotten through," Taumoepeau said. "We played Warringah in our first trial and were beaten and that gave us a good snapshot of where are were at, then we beat Sydney Uni. "I’d like to try and coach to my strengths this year and I think I’ve recruited to ensure that we’re strong in certain areas. Fortunately, I’ve been around the club for a while now so I hav