text: Grieving family and friends have taken to social media to pay tribute to a man after he was fatally stabbed with a knife during a violent brawl in the early hours of Easter Monday. Greg Gibbins and his friends were at The Beachcomber Hotel in Toukley on the Central Coast, NSW on Sunday night before they headed to a nearby, late-night pizza shop. Shortly after midnight, emergency services found Mr Gibbins and his 25-year-old friend with serious stab wounds at about 12.10am from an alleged random attack. The 28-year-old Wyong Roos rugby league club player was treated at the scene by paramedics before he went into cardiac arrest but later died at Gosford Hospital. Scroll down for video . Greg Gibbins, 28, went into cardiac arrest after he was seriously stabbed but later died in hospital on Monday . The friend, who tried to help fatally injured Mr Gibbins but became 'victim number two', remains in a serious condition in hospital and is expected to undergo surgery. Pictures from Mr Gibbins Facebook account paints a 'top bloke' who got along with everyone and loved travelling, partying and going to festivals and sporting events. Mr Gibbins, who works as a car spray painter, has prompted an outpouring grief from family, friends, colleagues and rugby team mates on his Facebook account. One friend posted on Facebook: 'RIP gibbo such a lovely friend , it's clear the amazing impact you made on everybody's life, rest easy xx' A rugby team mate wrote: 'Rest easy mate, was great to have played with and against you. A true gentleman that has obviously touched many.' Another said: 'RIP My heart goes out to all your family and everyone that knew you. You were an amazing person.' A school friend said: 'RIP Gibbo .....will always remember the "lolly salad" you made for me in primary school in your backyard, as our "date" ....only the good die young buddy xx.' While another friend wrote: 'You have left us way to early mate..Thoughts go out to the Gibbins family. RIP Gibbo' The 28-year-old was treated at the scene by paramedics before he went into cardiac arrest but later died . Mr Gibbons was a late bloomer who had recently secured a place training in his club's NSW cup squad . Family and friends have paid their respect to a 'top bloke' who loved travelling, sports and parties . Chief Inspector Rodney Peet said police haven't been able to pinpoint the catalyst for the confrontation. 'The victim was there, he was either chatting or waiting for some food, after the establishment across the road closed,' he told AAP. 'Then almost spontaneously this other gentleman has come up and stabbed him in the chest.' The offender fled the scene and police haven't found a weapon. Insp Peet said a 20-year-old man was arrested nearby after the stabbing and taken to Wyong Police Station but was later released. Detectives are looking at CCTV footage at the hotel to establish if any incident inside the club may have prompted the fatal attack. The 28-year-old was treated at the scene by paramedics before he went into cardiac arrest but later died . Emergency services found Mr Gibbins and his friend with serious stab wounds from an alleged random attack . Mr Gibbins and his friends were at The Beachcomber Hotel in Toukley on the Central Coast on Sunday night . When it came to his sport, Mr Gibbins was a late bloomer who had recently secured a place training in his club's NSW cup squad. 'He was a very popular player among his peers,' football manager Matt Lavin told AAP. 'I can't say a bad word about him. It is an absolute tragedy and our heart goes out to Greg and his family.' Mr Lavin said the hooker started with the club in 2014 after playing for the nearby Northern Lakes Warriors. 'He is fairly quiet and unassuming, he is not boisterous or a loud mouth,' he said. 'It is not in his character to be involved in confrontation but that is just the tragic circumstances surrounding it unfortunately.' Investigations into the matter are continuing and police are now appealing for any witnesses who’ve not yet spoken with police to contact  Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
target: A young man has died after he was stabbed during a violent brawl .
  Greg Gibbins and his friends were at a Central Coast hotel on Sunday night .
  The 28-year-old was stabbed and killed outside a late night pizza store .
  His 25-year-old friend was also attacked when he tried to help Mr Gibbons .
  He remains in a serious condition and is expected to undergo surgery .
  The offender fled the scene and police haven't found a weapon .
  Investigations are continuing and police are appealing for any witnesses .