Latest News About Parramatta Eels Premiership Winner Chris Phelan

Updated 2026-05-05 14:01

Chris Phelan, a two-time Parramatta premiership winner, passed away on May 5, 2026 at age 70 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The Parramatta Eels confirmed his death and planned tributes, including armbands for their upcoming match.[1][9]

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Chris Phelan - Playing Career - RLP - Rugby League Project

A summary of the career stats for Immensely strong for his size, Townsville forward Chris Phelan was playing for Souths Brisbane when he first represented Queensland in 1981. Brisbane's Rothmans Medal winner that year Phelan signed with defending premiers P’matta in 1982 but had to sit out the start of the season while Queensland waged a battle with the Eels over his transfer fee. He was used as a prop in the Eels' two grand final wins over Manly in 1982-83 but moved to the second row in the...

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