By MARK CASHMAN

The search for the perfect game continues at Woollahra Oval but the Beasties are showing signs that this may well be their year to break their Shute Shield drought.

But while coach Pauli Taumoepeau liked the never say die attitude off their win over Northern Suburbs but he’s still looking to string a run of good performances together.

At the halfway mark of the competition skipper Jack Digby and Dean Oakman-Hunt are leading the way with a number of their good colts of recent times chiming in with significant cameos.

Here are thoughts of coach Taumoepeau: