It’s the club that footy fans are dying to get into.

Brisbane are the first NRL franchise to introduce a bequest program that encourages supporters to leave a financial gift to the club in their last will and testament. The Broncos are already one of the best-resourced teams in Australian sport, as evidenced by their state-of-the art headquarters and the $47 million it declared in assets or bank cash in its last financial report.

Darren Lockyer is the ultimate diehard Bronco. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen

Officials hope ‘Broncos Forever’ ensures the club remains at the forefront by providing diehard fans an opportunity to contribute beyond the grave.

Bequest schemes are common in the AFL and the Broncos spoke to several of the dozen Australian Rules clubs already sourcing funds in that manner. Club legends Darren Lockyer and Corey Parker have made personal pledges and they have been joined by four other supporters since the soft launch of the program just over a year ago.