Head Coach Brad Fittler cuts the NRL Rookie squad from 28 down to the Top 14

The NRL Rookies confront their worst fears before playing their first game together as a squad against a Ron Massey Representative Team

The NRL Rookies go on tour to Queensland where there are accusations of cheating in the Captains Challenge

Jordan celebrates his 21st birthday and the boys travel inland for a farm-inspired Captain's Challenge. From country to the city and the NRL Rookies are faced with their toughest opponents yet, when they take on the Melbourne Storm Holden Cup side at AAMI Park. An injury cloud looms over yet another player and the realisation of its severity results in tears, highlighting just how much this opportunity means to him.

The boys jet-set over the Tasman to New Zealand, where they will play the Warriors Under 20s Academy team in a nine-a-side fixture - showcasing some brilliant attacking footy. The Captain's challenge proves to be the most difficult yet with only a handful of players crossing the finish line and the big question is whether Lou can make it four in a row? A controversial decision in The Cut has Freddy questioning some of the rookies' honesty and he throws a curveball of his own.

'Power and Pain' is the theme of the week and the boys will be put through a three-stage endurance battle at the Captain's Challenge. Greasy conditions see a scrappy match between the NRL Rookies and Men of League – comprised of ex NRL stars such as Andrew Ryan and Mark O'Meley, while Freddy shows he has some more tricks up his sleeve. What other surprises does he have for the boys? Will only one make the lonely walk across Allianz Stadium with their dream in tatters? Or will there be two, or even three? Find out this Tuesday, on The NRL Rookie.

The NRL Rookies learn what it takes to be a firefighter before they take on the Country Rugby League Representative Team at Shark Park

The NRL Rookies mental strength is tested underwater before they face a strong Indigenous Representative Team

The final challenge pushes the Top 4 NRL Rookies to the limit and they play their last game before one unlucky Rookie is cut to reveal the Top 3.

1 of 16 NRL clubs will offer a contract to one of the 3 remaining footballers, live at the Star Casino.