MELBOURNE forward Mitch Clark has escaped serious injury, despite falling heavily on his neck during the third quarter of Sunday’s 21-point loss to the Western Bulldogs at the MCG.

Clark flew high for a mark in a pack situation, but fell forward and crashed head first into the turf.

Initially, he did not move, but once he got to his feet from the assistance of the Melbourne medical team, he remarkably lightly jogged from the field.

Clark was immediately taken to Epworth Hospital via ambulance for precautionary scans.

But following medical assessment, Clark was cleared of structural damage and was discharged at 10pm on Sunday night.

Clark will be monitored throughout the week in regards to his availability for Saturday night’s clash against St Kilda at the MCG.

Click here to watch Mitch Clark’s heavy fall