Yeah I would say pretending to know what he is thinking is a reach. You don't know he will react. I'm confused as anyone why he isn't playing more but I'm not gonna pretend to know what he is thinking based of nothing, he hasn't looked frustrated or shown any signs of what you're saying, so again, yes a reach.
I'm almost as confused by your way of articulating your opinion as I am by Broome's lack of play. Lol!