sentences:  He made his first appearance for the team on 12 October 1996 in a 1-11 to 2-07 defeat of Tipperary in the pre-season Waterford Crystal Cup.Cusack made his first appearance competitive appearance on 27 April in a 2-11 to 1-07 National League defeat of Meath.He was also included on Cork's panel for the 1997 Munster Championship as deputy goalkeeper to Ger Cunningham.