Career
A Queensland State of Origin representative, he plays at centre and wing. Hailing from the North Queensland town of Mackay, Nielsen is of Indigenous Australian and Solomon Island descent and was a Norths Devils junior. Nielsen started his NRL career with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, making his début on 20 July 2007 against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles.
Melbourne Storm
In 2008 Nielsen joined the Melbourne Storm, becoming a regular at centre.
In 2009 Nielsen was sent-off for a high tackle in the Storm"s Round 15 clash with the Wests Tigers. Nielsen then went on to play in Melbourne"s 2010 World Club Challenge victory against English champions, the Leeds Rhinos.
Nielsen was named as injured Greg Inglis" replacement at centre in the Queensland side for Game I and II of the 2011 State of Origin series. In May 2012, he signed a 3-year deal with the New Zealand Warriors starting in 2013.
At the end of the season Nielsen played for the Melbourne Storm in their 2012 NRL Grand final victory over the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.
New Zealand Warriors
Nielsen moved to Auckland for the 2013 New Zealand Warriors season, also the first for the club"s new Australian coach Matthew Elliott. Street George Illawarra Dragons
On 19 November 2014, Nielsen signed a two-year deal with the Street George Illawarra Dragons, starting from the 2015 season. On 5 May 2015, Nielsen had his contract with the Dragons terminated due to disciplinary reasons.
Bradford Bulls
After several games in the Mackay & District Rugby League, Nielsen signed a year and a half contract with the Bradford Bulls on 28 July 2015.
South Sydney Rabbitohs
On 25 January 2016, Nielsen returned to Australia, signing a 2-year contract with the South Sydney Rabbitohs starting effective immediately.
