Chris Phelan
https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/chris-phelan/summary.html
& Pat Phelan
https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/pat-phelan/summary.html
were brothers.
Pat died in a boating incident in 1978 or 1979 depending on the source. It was in the off-season.
https://archive.is/AxknC
The Souths Magpies award for the player of the year is the Pat Phelan Memorial club player of the year.
https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2016/10/07/boyce-stars-at-magpies-awards/
(at least) Chris was Born in Leinster Province in Ireland
https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2026/05/05/vale-chris-phelan/
I have updated all the details.