Former Monaghan star Conor McManus says Donegal teenager Finbarr Roarty is playing like he has been on the team for “eight or nine years”.

Roarty had enjoyed a brilliant debut season for the Tir Chonaill men, helping them to retain their Ulster title in May ahead of booking their return to a first All-Ireland SFC final in 11 years following last Sunday’s win over Meath.

Speaking on the GAA social podcast this week, McManus said he has been hugely impressed with Donegal’s 19-year-old breakout star this summer.

"They tried to get him into the panel last year, but he was too young, and he's come in and is playing like a man who has been there for eight or nine years," said the Clontibret clubman.

"He's playing like a seasoned veteran, his physical shape, his energy and ability on the ball, he's excellent. He is a massive addition who has hit the ground running.

"That is the strength of Donegal their team and their panel. They had 12 different scorers against Meath and you have so many things to try lock down to stop them."

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