Robert Arnold Lockyer Massie (born 14 April 1947) is a former Australian cricketer who played in six Test matches and three One Day Internationals (ODIs) in 1972 and 1973.
A swing bowler, he had a relatively short international career but is remembered for a Test debut in 1972 at Lord's where he took eight wickets in each innings, with figures of 16/137 for the match. This was a world record for a Test debutant until India's Narendra Hirwani took 16 wickets for just 1 run fewer against the West Indies in 1987-88. The parallels go deeper – neither man enjoyed an extended Test career; between the two of them, they played fewer than 25 Test matches.
Style
Massie was regarded for his work ethic and thinking ability. An upwind bowler, he was known for his ability to swing the ball late in both directions. His nickname was "Ferg" – from the well known tractor brand Massey Ferguson.
Massie made his debut for Western Australia against South Australia in 1965–66. He made a duck in his first innings and conceded 81 runs without taking a wicket. He did not play another Shield match for the season, nor did he play again for Western Australia that year, but went to join Kilmarnock in the Scottish league. He also trialled with Northamptonshire in English County cricket, but was not signed after he played two matches in the second XI for a total of 3/166.