Easts

Easts is a plural form of the word east that is used as a proper noun in some contexts. It is not a single place or organization, but rather a label attached to various eastern-area identities, clubs, and nicknames.

In geography, the term is used informally to refer to the eastern portion of a city or region. Locals may say “the Easts” to mean the eastern suburbs or districts, though the exact meaning depends on the city and local usage.

In sports, Easts is a common nickname for teams originating in eastern districts. The historical Eastern Suburbs in Sydney gave rise to the nickname Easts, and their professional rugby league team is the Sydney Roosters. In Brisbane, the Easts Tigers represent clubs from the eastern suburbs and are commonly referred to as Easts as well. Similar usage appears with other regional clubs in various sports and levels.

Other examples exist in amateur and school clubs, and the term can appear in business or cultural contexts to denote association with the eastern area of a city. Because “Easts” is informal and varies by location, its meaning should be inferred from context.

See also East, Eastern Suburbs, Eastside.