Well, it's no Freeze in PlaceFreeze in Place, but it's going to create some alpha strikes while also sowing division amongst the table
Ignoring the silver-borderedness of it all for a moment, Applejack's also just a fine Magic card, creating a 2/2 with upside every turn for free
Goblins has a lot of tools to make up card advantage if it gets going it gets enough of the things it needs
1 damage will only chip away at them, but there are similar effects that pack a bigger punch
Control decks These come in many sizes and shapes, and the blue card-selection and all-purpose counterspell offers the best chance when it comes to preparing defences
This is a cool call back to the old school Juggernaut, and it can certainly enhance your board state