Michael Cusacks football team made a perfect start to the 2003 season when they wiped out all the disappointments of 2002 by winning the annual Central Coast Tournament. The boys in red ousted Penrith Gaels in the final with a scintillating performance. Right from the start it was championship football at its best with no side prepared to give an inch. Both sides traded points in a low scoring first half but Cusacks got into top gear in the second half scoring three great goals.

The final scoreline of 3-4 to 0-5 was greeted by great applause from the red contingent of Cusack supporters and it was great to have a victory on the day. Ably captained by Cork man Brian Daly and with a large number of subs they were very worthy of their victory. Credit is due to trainer Darren Kierse and manager, Micheal Cunningham for their help and to the large squad of players who made the journey up the coast