Sydney, March 16 -- Sam Konstas' frustrating Sheffield Shield season has ended with yet another start, after the opener made his eighth straight score between 25 and 45.

Konstas was caught driving at backward point for 38 on Monday against Western Australia, as NSW kept themselves in the match on day three in Sydney.

With neither team having anything to play for other than pride, NSW went to stumps at 5-297 and with a second innings lead of 196 headed into the final day on Tuesday.

This season has been frustrating for the two states, with both set for new coaches and Western Australia to finish last for a second straight year.

For Konstas there will be equal frustration, even if his 660 runs at an average of 33 has him thirdon the overa...