Test allrounder Beau Webster has failed again with the bat in Tasmania's 144-run loss to Victoria in the Sheffield Shield.

Webster made just six as Tasmania, chasing 335 runs to win, were bowled out for 210 on day four at Melbourne's Junction Oval on Friday.

Victoria remain unbeaten with three wins from as many games, and paceman Fergus O'Neill enhanced his national call-up prospects with a haul of 4-54.

Webster entered the game with heat on his Australian place ahead of national selectors naming their squad for the first Test against England.

His meagre returns with the bat followed taking 1-26 from 12 overs in Victoria's first innings, and 0-28 from 11 overs in their second dig.

Before Friday's play, both teams observed a minute's silence for Victorian teen cricketer Ben Austin, who

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