The only problem i see with paladin is the fact that people play it too defensively. Sometimes you gotta get your hands dirty, and stance dancing a paladin can be clunky. but it can be done effectively. While looking into a1 savage, came across this video, if you actually care about paladin, watch this guys play and stive to be more like him. I know I am.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9R6mTyLje0