I haven't playtested with academy yet to be honest, I could see this being right. Without academy though I favor Druid.
Felella is running jinx or curses, like enfeeble, and nullify. Its all gravy, but you already knew that
Wychwood Hound
nature level 1
mana cost 5
0 armor - 7 life
quick melee 2
while hound is in the same zone as one or more friendly hounds it gains armor 1 - melee 1
A pet hound is a 7 mana 2 armor 10 life melee 4 beast that can easily be pushed up another armor and melee.
Need to go defensive? BM got you covered. Altar of the iron guard +
steelclaw cub
nature level 1
4 mana
2 armor - 5 life
quick melee 2
a pet is 6 mana for 3 armor 8 life and quick melee 4. <--- premium mana efficiency