Giants' Mumford cleared of serious injury

AFL side Greater Western Sydney have received a boost with the news ruckman Shane Mumford has avoided serious injury.

AFL side GWS have received a boost with the news ruckman Shane Mumford has avoided serious injury. (AAP)

Greater Western Sydney's Shane Mumford has avoided serious injury, with the AFL club expecting the ruckman to face Richmond on Saturday.

Mumford hurt his knee in round 18 when he landed awkwardly in a marking contest during the Giants' win over Port Adelaide.

Scans have cleared Mumford of any structural damage.