As first reported by Code Sports, a male spectator, who has been identified as a long-time club member, suffered a heart attack inside Suncorp Stadium in the minutes leading up to kick-off.

According to the report, paramedics stationed at the venue were unable to revive the man after the tragic medical episode.

Broncos chief executive Dave Donaghy told Code: “It was horribly sad. Our thoughts are with the family right now and of course we will do whatever we can to support them at this difficult time.

“The first responders on the night were remarkable, I couldn’t imagine the job they had to do in difficult circumstances.”

The football club has honoured the family’s request by donating a jersey.

According to the report, the jersey will be placed on top of the man’s coffin at his funeral.

Queensland Emergency services have confirmed paramedics attended a “serious medical event” at the Castlemaine Street stadium around 7.30pm.

It is a tragic development for a club that had been doing plenty of celebrating on Saturday night.

The club pulled out of a form slump with a 44-14 win over the Gold Coast on the same night the club honoured veteran halfback Adam Reynolds in his 300th NRL game.

Players were also sporting a rare all-black jersey, which was well received across the rugby league world.

The black jerseys along with black shorts and black socks are being worn to make a powerful statement for the club’s dedicated Mental Health Round.

The jersey was designed in collaboration with Broncos Charity Partner, Black Dog Institute, with the club to make a major donation from the proceeds of the jersey to the organisation.

Additionally the club announced that proceeds from the 50-50 Charity Raffle at Saturday’s game will go towards Black Dog Institute.