This is bigger at 2/2 and will grow for dorks not non-Green stuff, so it has synergy in the color in creature heavy brews like Gruul's Nikya of the Old Ways
As Goremand's triggered ability resolves, first the next opponent in turn order (or, if it's an opponent's turn, the opponent whose turn it is) chooses a creature they control, then each other opponent in turn order does the same knowing the choices made before them
Back before magicthegathering.com existed, there was a site (and print magazine) run by Wizards of the Coast called The Sideboard that featured strategy written by some of Magics top pros
Later, we can look at some overlap between sacrifice outlets and interactive cards
Additionally, creatures have gotten generally more resilient in recent years
The ability to accelerate your plays with a stocked graveyard gives you a significant edge as the game progresses