What's better than a big creature? A big creature with first strike, deathtouch, and trample! That's the ultimate goal of this deck.

The outlast mechanic should only be used in the event you don't have anything else to do. Counters should usually come from Ajani or Arashin, and that'll be enough. Possibly more than enough.

Sideboard options include bringing in disowned ancestors and feat of resistance for more aggro-ish matches. Murderous Cut can come in with games where the removal/control game needs to be stepped up. For the extra grindy stonewall matches, slip in falconers to get more evasive and Ivorytusk Fortresses for some lovely pseudo vigilance.