sentences:  Phelan signed to Sydney's defending premiers Parramatta in 1982.He had to sit out the start of the 1982 while Parramatta waged a battle with the Queensland Rugby League over his transfer fee.He played at prop in the Eels' two Grand Final wins over Manly in 1982 and 1983 but moved to the second-row for the 6-4 loss in the 1984 decider against Canterbury.