Confusion over Benji Marshall fitness claims Wests Tigers coach Mick Potter believes star five-eighth Benji Marshall could return from a toe injury as early as this weekend against the Bulldogs. BENJI Marshall is set to make an early return from a toe injury against the Bulldogs tomorrow night, despite sending the NRL world into a state of confusion today. Marshall tweeted at 11.10am this morning: "Passed a fitness test today so pumped to be back playing with the @Wests_Tigers boys tomorrow night #itsmylife." But half an hour later, the Wests Tigers superstar softened his stance, tweeting: "False alarm twerps. Gotta see how I pull up tomorrow and get clearance from the doctor. Feeling confident though. At a 9am press conference, coach Mick Potter said Marshall "ticked a few boxes" at training, but refused to say Marshall would definitely play and revealed his star playmaker could easily be ruled out if he pulled up sore tomorrow. He (Marshall) thinks he's a chance. The physios and doctor are a bit more reluctant, but he wants to play" Potter said. Potter then released a statement at 12.35pm saying: "We will see how Benji pulls up in the morning before making a final decision as to whether he plays." Marshall's potential return is timely for the Tigers given their injury list includes seven regular first graders - Chris Lawrence (hamstring, round 14), Blake Ayshford (ankle, round 14), Tim Moltzen (knee, season), Matt Bell (hand, indefinite), Braith Anasta (groin, round 12), Keith Galloway (pectoral, indefinite) and Lote Tuqiri (broken arm, indefinite). Even with Marshall back, the Tigers are preparing to field one of the most inexperienced sides in rugby league's 105-year history. Eight of the 17 players named have contested a total of just 49 games, although a youngster, possibly Jacob Miller, could drop out to accommodate Marshall. They are: Miller (nine games), Marika Koroibete (nine games), Curtis Sironen (eight games), Jack Buchanan (seven games), Tim Simona (seven games), James Tedesco (five games), Shaun Spence (two games) and Sauaso Sue (two games).